Moderate rush on the second day of Dasara festivities atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada
Rush remained thin until 10 a.m., then gradually increased, with 63,370 devotees having darshan by 1 p.m., according to temple officials
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Rush remained thin until 10 a.m., then gradually increased, with 63,370 devotees having darshan by 1 p.m., according to temple officials
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A total of 17,576 devotees had darshan of the presiding deity by 10 a.m., according to temple authorities
Chairman B.R. Naidu attributes the smooth conduct of the nine-day festivities to coordinated efforts of all departments concerned, says 33 lakh laddus have been sold and 21.84 lakh โannaprasadamโ servings distributed during the period
The festivities, which commenced on September 15, witnessed a series of processions over nine days, attracting devotees from across the country
Lord Malayappa Swamy, accompanied by Sridevi and Bhudevi, is taken around the Mada streets on the grand wooden chariot as devotees chant โGovinda, Govindaโ and pull the ropes.
The hill town however did not witness any rain and hence there was no disturbance reported to the procession of deities around the temple.
Tirumala-bound devotees advised to opt for APSRTC buses and TTD vehicles; two-wheelers not permitted on Tirupati-Tirumala ghat road from 9 p.m. on Friday to 6 a.m. on Sunday
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