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Tamil Nadu CM Vijay to visit Kanaka Durga Temple and attend Vijayawada Utsav today
✍️ The Times of India
🗓 12 Oct 2026, 11:46 PM
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Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is scheduled to visit the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada and take part in the city’s Utsav celebrations today.
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay is set to travel to Vijayawada in Andhra Pradesh today for a brief visit to the Kanaka Durga temple, a prominent shrine dedicated to the Hindu goddess Durga. The CM’s itinerary includes a short prayer ceremony at the temple, which attracts thousands of devotees daily.
Following the religious visit, Vijay will attend the Vijayawada Utsav, a cultural festival showcasing the city’s traditional music, dance and crafts. Organisers expect a sizable gathering of locals and visitors, and the event is being highlighted as a platform for inter‑state cultural exchange.
Security and logistical arrangements have been coordinated between the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh administrations. The visit is being portrayed as a gesture of goodwill, reinforcing ties between the neighboring states and emphasizing the shared heritage of South India.
Following the religious visit, Vijay will attend the Vijayawada Utsav, a cultural festival showcasing the city’s traditional music, dance and crafts. Organisers expect a sizable gathering of locals and visitors, and the event is being highlighted as a platform for inter‑state cultural exchange.
Security and logistical arrangements have been coordinated between the Tamil Nadu and Andhra Pradesh administrations. The visit is being portrayed as a gesture of goodwill, reinforcing ties between the neighboring states and emphasizing the shared heritage of South India.