Vijayawada Utsav kicks off to a grand start, Gollapudi Exhibition Grounds reopens after 12 years

The Vijayawada Utsav commenced with pomp and gaiety astatine Punnami Ghat, marking the reopening of the iconic Gollapudi Exhibition Grounds aft 12 years, connected Monday (September 22, 2025). Former Vice-President M. Venkaiah Naidu, Minister of IT and Education Nara Lokesh, Vijayawada MP Kesineni Shivanath, and respective State ministers and MLAs graced the inaugural time festivities.

The lawsuit started disconnected with a firecracker amusement on the banks of Krishna stream and Vijayawada MP Shivanath welcomed the dignitaries. The Utsav, organised nether the Society for Vibrant Vijayawada with the enactment of State government, aims to blend cultural, spiritual, and amusement programmes crossed the city.

A large item of the Utsav was the reopening of Gollapudi Exhibition Grounds aft the Supreme Court cleared each ineligible hurdles, allowing the venue to big events from September 24 for 54 days. The accumulation volition diagnostic amusement parks, buying stalls, modern concern and cultivation displays, on with accepted taste performances, creating a vibrant ambiance for the visitors.

On September 28, a monolithic carnival volition beryllium organised, featuring astir 3,000 artists successful accepted Dasara attire, aiming for a Guinness World Record. Distinguished guests, including Vice-President Jagdeep Radhakrishnan, Union Ministers, and Governors of assorted States are expected to be the event. They volition archetypal connection prayers astatine the Kanaka Durga temple atop Indrakeeladri and past enactment successful the Utsav.

Mr. Shivanath said that the exhibition’s revival is simply a historical milestone for Vijayawada, enhancing some taste vibrance and concern opportunities. The lawsuit is expected to pull ample crowds, with chopper rides, nutrient festivals, art-and-craft exhibitions, and taste programmes.