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Rebuilt Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram readied for Oct. 27 festival
Vizianagaram, Andhra Pradesh1 Oct 2026
The Endowments Department has rebuilt the Pydithalli Ammavaru temple in Vizianagaram at a cost of about ₹1.8 crore, with wider queue lines and additional devotee facilities, ahead of Sirimanotsavam on October 27, 2026. The department also acquired 218 square yards of adjacent private land to add facilities such as prasadam counters, with work at the adjoining premises stated to be nearing completion.
Why it matters
The rebuilt premises and expanded space are intended to reduce crowding and improve safety and access for large festival-day footfall (over two lakh devotees expected, per the article).
Andhra Pradesh Endowments DepartmentPydithalli Ammavaru temple authorities