Vijayawada: KS Rama Rao appointed as Kanaka Durga temple EO

Dasara and Bhavani deeksha are two main festivals conducted by the Kanaka Durga temple, one of the largest temples in the State.

Vijayawada: With Dasara round the corner, the State government on Sunday appointed Srikalahasti revenue divisional officer (RDO) K.S. Rama Rao as the new EO of the temple Kanaka Durga temple. State Chief Secretary Jawahar Reddy issued an order in this regard.

The nine-day Dasara festival will begin on October 15 and conclude on October 23. Dasara and Bhavani deeksha are two main festivals conducted by the Kanaka Durga temple, one of the largest temples in the State. Thousands throng Indrakeeladri during the festivities, especially on moola nakshstram day. The Chief Minister too will present silk robes to the presiding deity.

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