Vijayawada, Oct 21 – On the auspicious occasion of Moola Nakshatram, Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y S Jagan Mohan Reddy presented silk robes to Goddess Kanaka Durga atop Indrakeeladri. The offering was made on behalf of the state government in a ceremony attended by temple priests, Deputy Chief Minister (Endowments) K. Satyanarayana, and temple EO KS Rama Rao.
Welcomed by the priests of Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, the Chief Minister had darshan of the presiding deity. Vedic pandits recited hymns, blessing him, and offered prasadam and a portrait of the Goddess.
Home Minister T. Vanita, Housing Minister J. Ramesh, Temple Trust Board Chairman K. Rambabu, and various officials and people’s representatives were also present at the temple ceremony.
