Elaborate arrangements made for Teppotsavam in Vijayawada on October 20
Police personnel and expert swimmers deployed at bathing ghats along the Krishna River; the float festival was cancelled in 2025 and 2024 due to floods
Elaborate preparations are underway for the Teppotsavam, a concluding ceremony of the nine-day Dasara Navaratri celebrations at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, on October 20. The Hamsa Vahanam, a swan-shaped boat used for the celestial boat ride, is being prepared for the event at Durga Ghat along the Krishna River. The float festival, previously canceled in 2025 and 2024 due to floods, is set to take place this year.
Police and expert swimmers are deployed at bathing ghats along the Krishna River as a precautionary measure. The Hamsa Vahanam has been decorated and conducted a trial run on Sunday. The NTR Commissionerate Police will lead the deities in a procession along Brahmana Veedhi, while Shami Puja and Paruveta will be performed in Jammidoddi as part of the rituals.
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