Thu Dec 18 04:30:00 UTC 2025: Summary:

The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam temple in Vijayawada announced the upcoming launch of comprehensive online services, including online darshan tickets, seva bookings, prasadam, donations, and registrations. These services will be accessible via the websites http://www.aptemple.org, http://www.aptemples.org and the Mana Mitra app. The temple management also acknowledged a donation of computer equipment and highlighted the successful use of a mobile app and command center during the recent Bhavani Deeksha, which saw the peaceful participation of approximately 6 lakh devotees.

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Vijayawada Temple to Launch Comprehensive Online Services

Vijayawada, India – December 17, 2025 – The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam (Kanaka Durga Temple) in Vijayawada announced today the imminent launch of comprehensive online services designed to enhance transparency and improve convenience for devotees. Temple chairperson B. Radhakrishna and Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik revealed the plans at a press conference, stating that darshan tickets, seva bookings, prasadam purchases, donations, and registrations will soon be available online.

These new features will be accessible through the official temple websites, http://www.aptemple.org and http://www.aptemples.org, as well as the Mana Mitra mobile application. The management anticipates that the online platform will streamline access to temple services and increase efficiency.

In related news, the temple management acknowledged a generous donation from devotee Lakshmi Narasayya Chowdary, who provided computers, printers, and UPS systems valued at ₹10.13 lakh. The temple expressed its gratitude for the contribution.

Officials also highlighted the successful management of the recent Bhavani Deeksha. A dedicated mobile app and a command control room, connected to over 300 CCTV cameras, were instrumental in managing the large crowds that gathered during the five-day festival. Approximately 6 lakh devotees participated in the Deeksha, which concluded peacefully.

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