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Headline: Bhavani Deeksha Concluding Rituals Begin Today at Indrakeeladri, Expecting Lakhs of Devotees
Vijayawada, December 11, 2025: The annual Bhavani Deeksha relinquishment rituals are set to begin today, December 11th, at the Indrakeeladri temple in Vijayawada. The ceremonies will continue until December 15th.
Temple authorities anticipate a massive influx of devotees, estimating that 500,000 to 600,000 Bhavani Deeksha pilgrims from Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Odisha will visit the temple during this period.
The temple will open for darshan (viewing of the deity) at 6:30 AM today. To manage the crowds, three “homagundams” (sacred fire pits) have been set up in Kanakadurga Nagar for devotees to offer their prayers. Holding points have also been established at Kummaripalem and near the VMC (Vijayawada Municipal Corporation) to organize devotees into queue lines. Thirteen prasad (sacred offering) counters are available in Kanakadurga Nagar, with two dedicated to differently-abled devotees.
Temple officials have announced that darshan will be temporarily suspended four times daily for “nivedana” (offering food to the deity) and at 6:00 PM for “harathi” (a ritual of waving lighted lamps).
Stringent security measures are in place to ensure a smooth and safe experience for all devotees. Over 4,123 police personnel will be deployed, and 312 CCTV cameras have been installed and connected to a command control center for comprehensive surveillance.
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