The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, popularly known as Kanaka Durga Temple, in Andhra Pradesh’s Vijayawada, is set to roll out online services for devotees. These digital offerings are designed to make planning visits easier that will allow devotees to book darshan slots, sevas and other services without standing in long queues. The temple management has modelled this system on the successful online services of Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams (TTD).
Devotees will soon be able to handle several tasks online. This includes booking darshan tickets, reserving sevas, purchasing prasadam, arranging parking and making donations. Services will be accessible through the official website kanakadurgamma.org or aptemple.org and via the Kanakadurgamma
Temple or Mana Mitra mobile app.
As per the reports, some features were already tested during the Bhavani Deeksha 2025 festival, which gave real-time updates on darshan timings during the celebrations.
How To Book Darshan And Sevas
It should be noted that while accessing online services, one should provide a valid ID proof. Also, book at least two days in advance. The step-by-step process is as follows:
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Visit kanakadurgamma.org or aptemple.org.
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Sign in or create an account using a valid email ID.
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Go to “Online Booking” or “Sevas & Darshanam” section.
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Choose the seva or pooja type, preferred date (green indicates availability) and time slot.
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Provide required details such as name, date of birth, phone number, gender and ID proof (Aadhaar or PAN).
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Confirm the booking and proceed with payment through UPI, card or net banking.
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You will then receive the e-ticket via SMS or email. Print it and bring it along with the original ID proof.
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Arrive 30 minutes early and follow the temple dress code. It should be noted that electronics are not permitted and refunds are not issued.
Sevas Available for Online Booking
Devotees can schedule a range of arjitha sevas (paid devotional services) online:
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Shanthi Kalyanam: Rs 500 for 2 persons
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Sri Chakra Navaavaranarchana: Rs 516 for up to 5 persons
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Rudra Abhishekam: Rs 1040 for 2 persons (annual)
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Chandi Homam: Rs 516
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Kumara Swamy Vaari Kalyanam: Rs 500
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Other services include Sahasra Namarchana, Suprabatham, Abhishekam and Purnahuti Homam
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After completing the seva, devotees are entitled to free darshan and prasadam.
Other Online Services
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Special Darshan Tickets: Rs 100–500 for priority entry during designated time slots
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Free Darshan: No prior booking required but online queue updates available
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Prasadam: Book laddoo packs online and collect at the temple
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e-Hundi: Make online donations directly to the temple
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Parking and Accommodation: Reserve spots or rooms online
Key Guidelines for Devotees
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Always carry printed e-tickets and original ID proof.
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Arrive early to avoid crowds and follow the temple’s dress code.
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Payments can be completed securely through multiple online methods.
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Real-time updates for darshan queues are available via the mobile app.
