ri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada prepares for Bhavani Deeksha Viramana 2025 from December 11 to 15. The ritual will commence at 8 am on December 11 and conclude with Maha Poornahuthi at 10:30 am on December 15. Officials expect over seven lakh devotees during the festival, making meticulous arrangements to ensure smooth and safe darshan for all pilgrims.
A mobile application titled Bhavani Deeksha 2025 has been launched to help devotees plan their visit. The app provides real-time updates on darshan timings, prasadam counters, and routes, enabling a hassle-free experience. Major rituals such as Agni Pratishthapana, Shata Chandiyagam, and Giri Pradakshina will be performed as per tradition. The temple has arranged dedicated queue lines, resting halls, parking spaces, prasadam counters, annadanam centres, and upgraded security systems.
More than 3,000 police personnel will be deployed and 300 CCTV cameras installed across the temple and ghat areas. All regular temple services will remain suspended from December 11 to 16. Preparations include homagundas, prasadam distribution, and the Keshakhandana Shala, where 950 barbers will serve devotees. An additional Dhobi Ghat has been set up this year. Separate registration for Guru Bhavanis will be taken under the collector’s supervision. Display boards will be placed along the 9 km Giri Pradakshina route.
Temple executive officer V.K. Seena Naik said engineering works will be completed a week ahead of schedule, with a detailed layout map available for devotees. When temples plan with such devotion and precision, they honor both deity and devotee. This is how sacred traditions are preserved and celebrated.
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