Suryaa News Desk: The Dasara Sharannavaratri celebrations held at Indrakeeladri reached devotees globally through social media, according to Temple Trust Board Chairman Borra Radhakrishna (Gandhi) and Executive Officer V.K. Sheena Naik.
Between October 11 and 25, a total of 22.9 million views were recorded for the deity's divine decorations, live broadcasts, special rituals, and cultural programs. Platform-specific data indicates 5 million views on Facebook, 4.25 million on Instagram, and over 2.57 million on YouTube.
The live broadcasts of daily alankara darshans, Sata Chandi Yagam, and Laksha Kumkumarchana received significant engagement, with each alankara darshan averaging between 33,000 and 57,000 views. Videos featuring the tribal Dhimsa dance, Kolatam, Kerala percussion, cultural programs on the Dasara stage, the Krishna River Navaharati, and the Teppotsavam also drew interest from netizens.
Temple officials stated that devotees unable to visit the shrine in person were able to view the special rituals through digital platforms. The Chairman and Executive Officer confirmed that temple updates will continue to be provided to devotees through traditional electronic and print media, as well as official social media accounts.