Amaravati, Oct 12 (PTI): President Droupadi Murmu will visit Vijayawada on October 14 and 15 to offer prayers at the Kanaka Durga temple and attend the National Saras Aajeevika Mela as the chief guest.
Saras Aajeevika Melas are flagship events under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM), providing a national platform to rural Self-Help Groups and artisans.
According to her itinerary, Murmu will leave Delhi by flight at 3.55 pm on October 14 and reach Gannavaram Airport at 6.25 pm.
She will then travel by road to the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam at Indrakeeladri, where she will offer prayers between 7.20 pm and 7.40 pm. She will stay overnight in Vijayawada.
On October 15, the president will arrive at Punnami Ghat at 11.30 am for the Saras Mela, which will run from 11.30 am to 1 pm.
Organised jointly by the Union Ministry of Rural Development and the Andhra Pradesh government, the event will showcase products made by rural artisans.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026