nauguration of ‘Annaprasada Sadanam’ and ‘Mahaprasada Bhavanam’ built at a cost of Rs. 52.50 Crores on Indrakeeladri on August 21

*Ministers and public representatives to inaugurate at the auspicious time of 11:32 AM*

*Dining facility for 800 people in a single sitting.. ‘Mechanized Kitchens’ to be made available soon*

*Indrakeeladri (Vijayawada)*

All arrangements have been completed for the inauguration of the prestigious *"Sri Kanaka Durga Annaprasada Sadanam"* and *"Sri Durga Bhavani Mahaprasada Bhavanam" (Laddu Potu)*. 

 

These were built at a huge cost of *Rs. 52.50 Crores* for the convenience of devotees visiting the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple at Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada.

Temple Trust Board Chairman *Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi)* and EO *Sheena Nayak* stated that the buildings will be inaugurated in a traditional manner by State Ministers and public representatives at the auspicious time of *11:32 AM on August 21, 2026 (Friday)*. 

 

The time corresponds to _Sri Parabhava Nama Samvatsara, Sravana Sudha Navami, Anuradha Nakshatra, Tula Lagna Pushkaramsha_, and the buildings will then be dedicated to devotees.

*Sri Kanaka Durga Annaprasada Sadanam (Cost: Rs. 26.00 Crores):*

- *Area*: 5,400 square meters (approx. 58,125 sq. ft.)

- *Ground Floor*: Central store, Nityannadana storage rooms, kitchen preparation area, queue lines, and washrooms. Vehicle access routes have been provided on three sides for easy transportation of goods.

- *First Floor*: Entirely allocated as a Dining Hall. It has modern facilities to seat *800 devotees at a time* for Annaprasadam. A separate wash area spanning 80 sq. meters has also been prepared.

*Sri Durga Bhavani Mahaprasada Bhavanam (Cost: Rs. 26.50 Crores):*

- *Area*: 3,600 square meters (approx. 38,748 sq. ft.)

- *Ground & First Floors*: Prasadam sales counters, distribution centers, and devotee queue lines.

- *Second & Third Floors*: These are being equipped in an advanced manner for the preparation, packing, and stocking/storage of Mahaprasadams like Pulihora, Chakkera Pongali, and Laddu.

*‘Mechanized Kitchens’ Coming Soon..*

 

Keeping in mind the devotee rush in the coming days, the temple administration announced that state-of-the-art *mechanized kitchens* will be set up in these buildings. The goal is to ensure the highest hygiene, uniformity in quality, and faster food preparation.

The EO stated that all arrangements for this grand inauguration event scheduled for August 21 are being finalized by the temple’s engineering department.