The President Murmu Kanaka Durga Temple visit is scheduled for October 14, when President Droupadi Murmu is expected to offer prayers at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam in Vijayawada. The temple is located atop Indrakeeladri and is among Andhra Pradesh’s prominent pilgrimage centres.According to The Hindu report, officials are preparing for the President’s proposed visit and reviewing arrangements connected with security, protocol and movement around the temple area.
The visit is expected to draw considerable attention in Vijayawada because the Kanaka Durga temple receives large numbers of devotees, particularly during the Dasara festive period. Authorities are therefore expected to coordinate arrangements carefully to facilitate the President’s movement while managing regular pilgrim activity.President Murmu has visited Andhra Pradesh on several occasions during her tenure. Most recently, she travelled to the State from June 30 to July 1, 2026, attending the first convocation ceremonies of the Central Tribal University of Andhra Pradesh in Vizianagaram and the Central University of Andhra Pradesh in Ananthapuramu.
Murmu To Offer Prayers At Kanaka Durga Temple
Murmu is scheduled to visit Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada and offer prayers to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The historic shrine, located along the Krishna River, becomes a major centre of religious activity during Dasara celebrations. More details regarding the President’s visit timings, associated programmes and possible traffic restrictions are expected to be announced by authorities closer to the visit.
The President’s Secretariat had not published a detailed October 14 Vijayawada itinerary on its website in the sources available during verification. Therefore, additional programme details should be treated as provisional until officially confirmed.The proposed visit places the historic Vijayawada shrine in focus as local authorities prepare for the President’s arrival and the security and logistical requirements associated with the programme.
