Nearly one lakh devotees visit Kanaka Durga Temple on Day 7 of Dasara festivities - The HinduPublished - October 17, 2026 09:01 pm IST - VIJAYAWADAGoddess Kanaka Durga, the presiding deity of the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri, adorned as Sri Mahalakshmi Devi during the Dasara festivities in Vijayawada on Friday. | Photo Credit: G.N. RAONearly one lakh devotees had darshan of Goddess Kanaka Durga, who was adorned as Mahalakshmi Devi at the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam atop Indrakeeladri on the seventh day of the Dasara celebrations on Saturday (October 17, 2026).According to information from the temple authorities, by 8.10 p.m., 97,071 devotees were registered at the temple. Special arrangements had been made for removal of Bhavani malas at Maha Mandapam inside the temple premises, in view of the arrival of Bhavani devotees.In the evening, Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Mohan Yadav arrived at the temple, accompanied by MP Kesineni Sivanath. He was accorded a traditional welcome in accordance with temple customs.Actors Vijay Deverakonda and Rashmika Mandanna also visited the temple and offered prayers to the goddess. After receiving the blessings of the priests, the couple addressed the media and expressed their wish that the blessings of the goddess are bestowed on everyone. Actors Allari Naresh and Subba Raju also visited the temple on Saturday.Later, Endowments Department Commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan took part in the ‘Archaka Satkaram’ programme. On Sunday, the Goddess will be adorned as Durga Devi.Published - October 17, 2026 09:01 pm ISTSign in to unlock member-only benefits!Access 10 free stories every monthSave stories to read laterAccess to comment on every storySign-up/manage your newsletter subscriptions with a single clickGet notified by email for early access to discounts & offers on our products${ ind + 1 } ${ device }Last active - ${ la }