Vijayawada Experience: This temple is very famous all over Andhra Pradesh,
The main festival is in Dasara and thousands of devotees, many from neighbouring Karnataka, orissa, Tamilnadu also visit.
Food, sight-seeing and shopping: Nearby places is the Parkasam barrage (dam) and the Island in the river is a must see.
In the temple side shops you can buy bangles,wooden dolls etc
Activities & things to do: You can go for a swim in the river below and also visit the island for fresh air and peace.
Travel tips, How to reach, travel warnings etc: vijayawada is connected, by Air,Train, Busses from major cities in India.
Summer is very hot.
