Vijayawada gears up for Saras Mela, Dasara festivities and Utsav 2.0

Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath addressing the media regarding Saras Mela-2026 in Vijayawada on Wednesday. | Photo Credit: K.V.S. Giri

With festival season around the corner, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Sivanath (Chinni) said on Wednesday that simultaneous events will provide an opportunity to showcase the city’s hospitality and cultural vibrancy to visitors from across the country, as the city will host Saras Mela, Dasara Sarannavaratri festivities, and Vijayawada Utsav 2.0.

The Saras Mela, being organised by the Centre, would be held at Punnami Ghat from October 13-30 on around 18 acres, he said, adding that President Droupadi Murmu will attend the event as the chief guest on October 15.