NAVRATRI FESTIVAL CELEBRATION 2022

Dusshera, popularly known by the names of Vijyadashmi, Dashain, Durgotsav is commemorated on the tenth day of Shukla Paksha in the month of Ashwin or Kartik across Indian states by Hindus with immense zeal and veneration.

The word Dusshera is composed of two syllabi Dus, meaning ‘ten’ and Hara, meaning ‘defeat,’ thus symbolizing the valiant beheading of the ten-headed Lankan king Ravana by Lord Rama, the seventh incarnation of Lord Vishnu on Dashmi (the tenth lunar day of the Hindu calendar).

And, Vijayadashami marks the end of Durga Puja, honouring Goddess Durga’s slaying of the buffalo demon Mahishasura to restore dharma.

On the very same day, Arjuna alone defeated Kuru warriors, which includes Drona, Bhishma, Ashvatthama, Karna, Kripa, significantly quoting the vanquishment of adharma by dharma.

Alternatively, this day is considered auspicious for beginning the process of learning and Goddess Saraswati-- the Devi of knowledge is revered.

Therefore, the festival of Dusshera or Vijayadashami is celebrated to depict the triumph of good over evil by Lord Rama and Goddess Durga and the return of the Pandavas to their kingdom.

Across different regions of India, Dusshera is celebrated with grace and ethnicity by family, friends, and relatives.

Dussehra is an important festival in Andhra Pradesh. It is a festival that gives importance to the worship of Shakti. This festival is also known as Sharannavaratri and Navratri. Telugus take the lead in celebrating Dussehra. The people of Telangana play Bathukamma during Dussehra celebrations which are celebrated for ten days.

In the state of Andhra Pradesh, Kanakadurga temple is the most memorable for Dussehra. This temple is located on the Indrakiladri hill on the bank of Krishna river in Vijayawada city. The number of devotees who visit here on Navratri is more than the daily devotees. Kanakadurga temple is famous as the second largest temple in AP after Tirupati.

Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple Dasara 2022 Dates Schedule

Start Date: 26 September 2022, Monday. End Date: 05 October 2022, Wednesday

• 26 September 2022, Monday
• 27 September 2022, Tuesday
• 28 September 2022, Wednesday
• 29 September 2022, Thursday
• 30 September 2022, Friday
• 01 October 2022, Saturday
• 02 October 2022, Sunday
• 03 October 2022, Monday
• 04 October 2022, Tuesday
• 05 October 2022, Wednesday

Dussehra celebrations in Vijayawada temple are from September 26 to October 5. This year the festivities are for 10 days. Darshan of Ammavari in ten ornaments for ten days. Chandi Homam, Sri Chakranavawarchana and kumkumarchana are arranged for the devotees.

Bhavani devotees should come only for darshan. There is no opportunity to distribute Bhavani’s mala

Ammavari Navratri festival is celebrated for nine days with grandeur. A large number of devotees come from all over the country to witness the festivities.

Things to see in Durga Devi Temple: Bhavani Mandapam, Aswartha Vriksha, Anjaneyaswamy Temple, Malleswara Swamy, Nagendraswamy, Lakshakumkumarchana Place, Srichakram Puja Place, Kalyana Mandapam, Shankaracharya Mandapam, Chandi Homam, Vinayakaswamy, Sri Rama Temple etc.

Free Annadanam is conducted in Kanakadurga temple. Annadanam is served to 5 thousand people every day and 1 lakh 25 thousand people during Dussehra festival.

Free prasad are served in the temple. Annaprasad is given to the devotees from 5 am to 10 pm every day. Prasadam: Daddojanam, Kattu Pongali, Pulihora, Bellum Pongali, Shanagalu.