Vijayawada Kanakadurgamma Temple Dasara 2023 Schedule

2023 Vijayawada Kanakadurgamma Temple Dasara Dates, Saree Colour, Devi Alankarana, Naivedyam. Vijayadashami, Dussehra, or Navaratri Festival.

Celebrate the grand Durga Navratri festival at the prestigious Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada. Witness the nine-day extravaganza of Dasara with its nine unique Alankaranas. This year, the Dasara Sharan Navaratri Utsavalu will commence on October 15th, the auspicious day of Aswayuja Suddha Padyami, and conclude on October 24th, Aswayuja Suddha Dasami (Vijaya Dasami).

On October 15th, the temple gates will open at 8:00 AM following the Snapanam ritual. For the remaining days, the temple will be accessible for Darshanam from 3:00 AM to 11:00 PM. On the day of Moola Nakshatram, the temple timings are from 2:00 AM to 11:00 PM. Notably, the Andhra Pradesh Government will present Pattu Vastralu (silk clothing) on Saraswati Alankaram day between 4:00 PM and 5:00 PM. The festivities will culminate on October 24th, Vijayadasami Day, with the conduct of Poornahuti, Kalasa Udvasana, Teppostavam, and Shamipooja.

Join us at the Kanakadurga temple in Vijayawada during this vibrant period of Navratri, immersing yourself in the divine energy and experiencing the rich cultural traditions of Dasara.

Special Kumkumarchana is performed in four batches on Moola Nakshatra Saraswati Puja day at Vijayawada Kanakadurgamma Temple Dasara 2023.

Wednesday, October 25, 2023, Vijayadashami or Ayudapuja.

Vijayawada Navaratri 2023 Naivedyams (Prasadams List)

• 15 October – Sweet Boondhi naivedyam and Chickpeas.
• 16 October – Ravva Kesari & Pulihora (Tamarind Rice).
• 17 October – Pongal is offered as naivedyam.
• 18 October – Ksheerannam (Rice recipe made with milk and sugar) or Jaggery Rice are offered as naivedyam.
• 19 October– Sri Maha Chandi Devi – Ashwayuja Shuddha Panchami.
• 20 October – Atukulu (Poha / beaten rice / flattened rice) Bellam (Jaggery), Shanagapappu (Chana dal / Split Skinless Chickpeas), Kobbari (Coconut) are offered as Naivedyam.
• 21 October – Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Pesara Boorelu (Wadas made of Lentils) are offered as naivedya. (Lalita Panchami, Navratri Chaturthi).
• 22 October – Gaarelu (Wada) & Lemon juice flavored Ginger pieces are offered as naivedyam. (Durga Ashtami, Maha Ashtami & Navaratri Ashtami).
• 23 October – Chakrapongali (Sugar Pongal – Rice recipe made with Sugar) is offered. (Durga Navami, Maha Navami, Navaratri Navami).
• 23 October – Pulihora (Tamarind Rice) and Garelu (Wada) are offered as Naivedyam. (Vijayadashami, Dussehra).

2023 Vijayawada Kanakadurgamma Dasara Dates, Saree Colour:

1. Sunday, 15 October – Sri Bala Tripura Sundari Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Padyami – Light Pink Colour Saree.
2. Monday, 16 October – Sri Gayathri Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Vidiya – Orange Colour Saree.
3. Tuesday, 17 October– Sri Annapoorna Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Thadiya – Yellow Sandalwood Colour Saree
4. Wednesday, 18 October – Sri Mahalakshmi Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Chavithi – Pink Colour Saree.
5. Thursday, 19 October – Sri Maha Chandi Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Panchami
6. Friday, 20 October – Sri Saraswati Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Shashti – White Colour Saree.
7. Saturday, 21 October– Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Saptami – Pure Gold Colour Saree.
8. Sunday, 22 October – Sri Durga Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Ashtami – Red Colour Saree.
9. Monday, 23 October – Sri Mahishasura Mardhini Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Navami (Mahanavami) – Brown or Red color handloom Saree. From Noon, Sri Rajarajeshwari Devi Alankaram – Ashwayuja Shuddha Dashami (Vijayadashami) – Green Colour Saree.