Kanaka Durga temple Vijayawada
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Kanakadurga Temple
The Kanakadurga Temple is one of the greatest and famous Hindu temple in India. Goddess Kanakadurga (SWAYAMBHU) manifested herself. Kanakadurga Temple is located above the Indrakeeladri hill and beside the Krishna river in vijayawada, Andhrapradesh, India. This temple is one of the top 10 major temples of the state in andhrapradesh.
Once upon a time on the request of other gods to goddess. The kanakadurga killed the demon durgamasura, that time she has been described in gold (kanaka) color so the gods praised to her as kanakadurga name. In this place legend Arjuna obtained the Paashupatasthra the most powerfull weapon from lord Shiva after his great penance. The temple was constructed Arjuna for goddess kanakadurga. So this place also called phalguna theertha.
At the Kanakadurga temple the enchanting of height 1.2 meter's icon of the deity is bedecked in glittering golden ornaments, and bright-full flowers. In Kanakadurga temple the goddess is shown eight arms, Each holding a powerful weapon like thrishule and knife etc.. In a standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him with her trident.
Sri adi shankaracharya swami (Jagadguru) visited this temple during 8th century and worshipped the deity and Installed "SRI CHAKRAM" At the feet of kanakadurga goddess.
Kanakadurga temple will perform Devi navarathrulu in time of September to October and shivarathri kalyanam in February to march and bhavani deeksha november to december all events perform annually.
At the Kanakadurga temple the enchanting of height 1.2 meter's icon of the deity is bedecked in glittering golden ornaments, and bright-full flowers. In Kanakadurga temple the goddess is shown eight arms, Each holding a powerful weapon like thrishule and knife etc.. In a standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him with her trident.
Sri adi shankaracharya swami (Jagadguru) visited this temple during 8th century and worshipped the deity and Installed "SRI CHAKRAM" At the feet of kanakadurga goddess.
Kanakadurga temple will perform Devi navarathrulu in time of September to October and shivarathri kalyanam in February to march and bhavani deeksha november to december all events perform annually.
| Type of darsan | Timing's | Free/Cost | Person's |
|---|---|---|---|
| Darma darshan | 4:00Am to 9:00 Pm | Free | |
| Muka mandapam | 4:Am to 5:45 Pm, 6:15Pm to 9:Pm | 5 Rs | 1 |
| Special Dharshanam | 5:Am to 5:45 Pm , 6:30Pm to 9:Pm | 25 Rs | 1 |
| Antaralayam Dharshanam | 5:Am to 9:Pm , 6:30pm to 9:Pm | 50 Rs | 1 |
Temple Seva Timing Cost No of pilgrims
Sri Chakranavavarnarchana Nitya Seva 8:30AM to 12:30 PM Rs. 516/- 5 Members
Lakshakumkumarchana Nitya Seva 8:30AM to 12:30 PM Rs. 1000/- 5 Members
Astotharanamarchana Nitya Seva 5:00AM to 09:00 PM Rs. 25/- 3 persons
Sahasranamarchana Nitya Seva 5:00AM to 09:00 PM Rs. 50/- 3 persons
Angapradarshanam (Vow Fulfillment)
Name of Seva Location Cost Timings
Darbar Seva In side of temple Free Friday 7:00 Pm to 8:30 Pm
How to reach kanakadurga tmple
The Vijayawada city can be reached by train, road or airways. The govt of Andhra Pradesh State Road Transport Corporation (APSRTC) also runs many buses from all major depots to Vijayawada it takes about Hyderabad to Vijayawada four to six hours to reach the place. There are many flights to Vijayawada and also from Chennai and Bangalore Hyderabad.
Through flight:
Gannavaram domestic airport located near Vijayawada, From distance between
Vijayawada to airport just 26 Kms,
Rajiv Gandhi International Airport, Hyderabad 360 Kms,
Rajahmundry Airport 195 Kms,
Visakhapatnam International Airport, Vizag 390 Kms.
Through Rail:
Vijayawada Junction is The largest railway junction of the South Central Railway. There are number of express and super fast trains that connect Vijayawada with almost all the Important places of the country, situated along the chennai - Howrah and Chennai - Delhi Rail rout.
For more Details Please Contact:
Joint Commissioner & Executive Officer
Sri Durga MalleswaraSwamy varla Devastanams
Indrakeeladhri
Vijayawada -1
Krishna Dt
Andhra Pradesh, India.
Ph : 0866 - 2423600
Fax : 0866 - 2423800
e-mail : eo_vijayawada@yahoo.co.in
