Bhavani Deeksha Festivities From Nov 20 To Jan 3

Vijayawada:The annual Bhavani Deeksha Utsavams will be held on Indrakeeladri from November 20, 2026, to January 3, 2027, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam executive officer V.K. Seena Nayak said.

The Mandala Deeksha will begin at 8.45 am on November 20, which falls on Karthika Suddha Ekadasi, and conclude on November 24, the day of Karthika Pournami. The Ardha Mandala Deeksha will be observed from December 10 to 14.

The Kalasa Jyothi festival will be held on December 24, on Margasira Pournami. The procession will begin at 6.30 pm from Sri Sivaramakrishna Kshetram (Ram Koti), managed by Sri Sringeri Sarada Peetham, at Satyanarayanapuram. It will proceed through the city to the temple.

The Mandala Deeksha relinquishment ceremonies will be held from December 30 to January 3. Agni Pratishtapana, Shata Chandi Yagam and Giri Pradakshina will begin at 6.30 am on December 30. The ceremonies will conclude with Poornahuthi at 10 am on January 3.

Seena Nayak said the temple authorities were making arrangements for queues, prasadam distribution, tonsuring, bathing facilities and the Deeksha relinquishment ceremonies to ensure that devotees faced no inconvenience.

Devotees can contact the temple's toll-free number 1800 425 9099 for details about the festivities.