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More than one lakh devotees thronged the Kanaka Durga temple on Vijayawada's Indrakeeladri hill on the opening day of the Dasara festival, according to the Times of India. The huge turnout marks the start of the nine-day celebrations, with large crowds expected to continue through the festivities.
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Vangaveeti Radhakrishna, the Vijayawada politician and son of the late leader Vangaveeti Mohana Ranga, is drawing fresh attention as Telugu media report on Jana Sena releasing its first candidate list for local elections, with 14 names confirmed. Speculation is mounting about the party's local poll strategy and Radhakrishna's political role in the Andhra Pradesh region.
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Vangaveeti Radha has joined the Janasena Party, a development described as a sensation in Vijayawada politics. The move is drawing wide attention in Andhra Pradesh, as the Vangaveeti name carries strong political legacy in the region. Reports say the switch could reshape local political equations ahead of coming elections.
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister M.K. Vijay is meeting Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu during a visit to Vijayawada. The Tamil Nadu leader is also scheduled to visit the Kanaka Durga temple and attend the Vijayawada Utsav. The talks are drawing attention as a sign of warmer ties between the two southern state governments.
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A gold crown worth Rs 75 lakh has been offered as a gift to Goddess Durga at the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. The presentation of the precious 'swarna' (gold) kirita to the presiding deity is drawing wide attention in the region, with Telugu media reporting on the significant devotional donation.