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Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
Devi · Vijayawada, NTR, Andhra Pradesh
Also known as Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam, Bezawada Durga Temple, Indrakeeladri Temple, కనకదుర్గ ఆలయం
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About Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada (also called Indrakeeladri Temple) is a Hindu temple dedicated to Devi in Vijayawada, NTR district, Andhra Pradesh (520001). 4 puja or sevas are listed here, such as Khadgamala Archana, Kumkumarchana, Chandi Homam. Other temples nearby include Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri (9.5 km), Sri Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati (27 km) and Sri Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple, Srikakulam (44 km).
Hilltop shrine of Goddess Kanaka Durga on Indrakeeladri above the Krishna river in Vijayawada, worshipped together with Shiva as Malleswara Swamy; one of the most visited temples in Andhra Pradesh.
Pujas and sevas at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
Significance
Devotees come for darshan of the goddess, believed to be swayambhu (self-manifested); a Sri Chakra is worshipped to her left. The biggest festival is Dasara (Navaratri) in Ashvayuja (September-October), when the goddess is adorned in a different alankaram each day; on Moola Nakshatram she appears as Saraswati Devi and the day draws the largest crowds, with extended darshan hours. The festival closes on Vijayadashami with the Hamsa vahana Teppotsavam on the Krishna. The Bhavani Deeksha season and the Ashada month offering of saris (Ashada Sare) are other major observances.
History
Tradition links the hill to the sage Indrakila (Keela), who asked the goddess to reside on him, and to Durga's victory over Mahishasura. The Mahabharata episode in which Arjuna performed penance and received the Pasupatastra from Shiva is also located on Indrakeeladri. A 1229 CE inscription refers to Bejawada Malleswaradeva at Indrakiladri, one of the earliest dated references to the shrine. According to the official temple history, Adi Shankaracharya reinstalled the Malleswara Swamy linga to the north of the goddess's shrine. The temple is administered by the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamyvarla Devasthanam under the AP Endowments Department.
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Where is Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada and how do I reach it?
Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, NTR, Andhra Pradesh, 520001. Use the Get directions button on this page or the Darshan Saathi app for the route.
Which pujas and sevas can be done at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
Khadgamala Archana (No published price), Kumkumarchana (No published price), Chandi Homam (No published price), Annaprasadam (Free).
Is there a dress code at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
Traditional attire expected: saree or churidar for women; dhoti, kurta-pyjama or shirt and trousers for men. Shorts, mini-skirts and sleeveless tops are not allowed (temple rule reported December 2018).
Are mobile phones and photography allowed at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
Mobile phones: Mobile phones and cameras are not allowed inside; counters/lockers are available near the foot of the hill.. Photography: Not allowed inside the temple..
Which deity is worshipped at Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada is dedicated to Devi.
Which temples are near Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
Sri Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Mangalagiri (9.5 km away), Sri Amareswara Swamy Temple, Amaravati (27 km away), Sri Andhra Maha Vishnu Temple, Srikakulam (44 km away), Jamalapuram Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple (56 km away).
What is the phone number of Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada?
The temple office can be reached on +91 866 2423500.
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