Special Kumkumarchanas at Kanaka Durga temple during Sravana Masam from August 13

The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam has announced special Kumkumarchana rituals at the Kanaka Durga Temple in Indrakeeladri during the auspicious Sravana Masam. This ceremony, known as Arjitha Seva, will take place from August 13 to September 11, covering the entire month of Sravana. The rituals will be performed daily at the temple's Puja Mandapam between 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. Each ticket for the special Kumkumarchana costs ₹1,000 and allows two devotees to participate.

Tickets can be booked online or offline through the Andhra Pradesh government's 'Mana Mitra' WhatsApp service at 9552300009 or by visiting the temple's digital ticket-purchasing kiosks or Arjitha Seva counters. Temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik emphasized that performing Kumkumarchana to Goddess Kanaka Durga during Sravana Masam is considered highly auspicious, encouraging devotees to avail themselves of this special seva to seek the blessings of the Goddess.