Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple to close due to lunar eclipse

Due to a partial lunar eclipse that day, Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, located atop Indrakeeladri in Vijayawada, will close at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, October 28.

Reopening at 3 a.m. on Sunday, October 29 is the temple.

On Sunday morning, rituals such as Snapanabhishekam will be carried out prior to granting individuals the opportunity to receive darshan of the Goddess.

The temple’s upalayams will be closed during the lunar eclipse as well.