In an exciting move to significantly improve convenience, safety, and transparency for pilgrims during the upcoming Dasara Mahotsavam in 2025, the revered Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam has proudly introduced a suite of cutting-edge IT-enabled services.
These innovative digital initiatives were officially inaugurated on Monday by Endowments Commissioner K. Ramachandra Mohan, alongside the Devasthanam’s Executive Officer, V.K. Sreenivasa Naik.
Introducing the Dasara 2025 Mobile Application: Your All-in-One Digital Platform
The newly launched Dasara 2025 Mobile Application, readily available for both Android and iOS users, consolidates all essential temple services into one intuitive platform. Pilgrims can look forward to a wealth of features, including up-to-date darshan timings, daily Goddess ‘alankaram’ details complete with photographs, convenient QR-based ‘seva’ (service) bookings, and live streaming of the vibrant festivities. The app also provides real-time updates on ‘prasadam’ and ‘annaprasadam’ counters, efficient bus tracking with estimated arrival times, current parking slot availability, and quick access to emergency service contacts. Furthermore, it helps devotees locate toilets and drinking water facilities, offers enhanced child safety through QR wristbands, facilitates donor and volunteer services, and delivers timely, real-time alerts.
Instant Access with the WhatsApp Chatbot
Complementing the mobile app, pilgrims can also effortlessly access a wide range of services directly through a user-friendly WhatsApp chatbot (available at 9441820717). This eliminates the need to download an additional application. Powered by advanced AI and offering support in both Telugu and English, the chatbot provides immediate access to darshan schedules, daily alankaram specifics, prasadam and annaprasadam availability, parking and transportation updates, crucial emergency contacts, and a seamless way to submit feedback. It even offers location-based navigation links, ensuring a smooth journey for all.
Both the state-of-the-art mobile application and the intelligent chatbot were meticulously designed and developed by Amaravathi Software Innovations Pvt. Ltd. With these forward-thinking digital solutions, the Devasthanam is poised to offer devotees an unparalleled and truly seamless spiritual experience during one of Vijayawada’s most cherished and grand festivals.