12/10/2026
Proddatur Dasara is a famous annual 10-day festival celebrated in Proddatur, a commercial town in the YSR Kadapa district of Andhra Pradesh, widely known as the "Second Mysore" of Andhra Pradesh for its grandeur, scale, and community involvement.
Key Details for 2026 Celebrations
• Dates: October 11 to October 20, 2026 (running through Navaratri to Vijayadashami).
• Primary Venue: Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari Temple (Ammavarisala) and surrounding streets in Proddatur.
• History: Celebrated annually since 1895, originally founded in 1890 as the Proddatur Ammavarisala by the Arya Vysya Sabha.
Highlights of the Festival
• Gold Chariot & Grand Processions: Features elaborate chariot processions, vibrant street illuminations, and artistic floats that rival Mysore's famous Dasara celebrations.
• Deity Worship: Centered around Goddess Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari, with daily special alankarams (decorations), Kunkumarchana, Nitya Homam, and Vahanasevas.
• Cultural Events: Includes traditional art forms like Kolatam dances, community collaborations involving local artisans and merchants, and massive public participation across the town.
• Social Services: The organizing Sabha also runs charitable initiatives during this period, including free healthcare services, a homeo hospital, a boys' hostel, and an old-age home.
