Special Arrangements at Vijayawada Durga Temple for Bhavani Deeksha Devotees

The annual Bhavani Deeksha Mala Dharana programme will begin on November 20 at Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada, with the Deeksha Viramana scheduled to conclude on January 3 next year. The Mandala Deeksha will commence at 8:45 AM on November 20, which falls on Kartika Shuddha Ekadashi, and continue until November 24. The Ardha Mandala Deeksha will begin on December 10 and conclude on December 14. Devotees observing the Bhavani Deeksha will participate in the rituals and spiritual activities scheduled as part of the programme.

The Kalasha Jyothi Utsavam will begin at 6:30 PM on December 24 from Sri Shivaramakrishna Kshetram, administered by the Sri Sringeri Sharada Peetham, in Satyanarayanapuram. Mandala Deeksha Viramana ceremonies will be held from December 30 to January 3. On January 3, the rituals will begin at 6:30 AM with Agni Pratishtapana, followed by the Shata Chandi Yagam and Giri Pradakshina. The Bhavani Deeksha Viramana programme will conclude with Purnahuti on January 3.