Vijayawada Temple Adorns Goddess Kanaka Durga With Over Eight Lakh Bangles

The abode of Goddess Kanaka Durga in Vijayawada came alive with vibrant celebrations on Wednesday for the traditional <b>Gajula Alankaram</b> ritual. Over eight lakh colourful glass bangles in shades of green, red, yellow, and blue were intricately arranged to adorn the presiding deity and decorate the temple premises. Temple Executive Officer V.K. Seena Naik stated that the number of bangles used this year was <b>doubled</b> compared to last year's count as per temple traditions.