Heavy rush at Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada on Moola Nakshatram day
On Moola Nakshatram day, the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada saw a large crowd of worshippers. By 8 a.m., officials said 58,714 devotees had received darshan of the goddess. The auspicious occasion prompted police deployment to manage traffic and assist pilgrims, while temple staff implemented crowd‑control measures to maintain safety. The temple authorities reported that the numbers were higher than usual for the festival.