Kanaka Durga Temple,
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to goddess Durga located in Vijayawada City in NTR District in Andhra Pradesh, India. Kanaka Durga, the goddess of power and riches is considered the presiding deity of Vijayawada. This temple is considered one of the largest temples in India and second largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. The temple is situated on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River.
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History
The temple is believed to be built in 8th century CE. It is said that Hiuen Tsang, the Chinese traveler visited this temple. The temple received extensive patronage from Western Chalukyan King Vikramaditya VI during 11th century CE. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed the Sri Chakra here. Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple.
The Temple
The temple is situated on top of the Indrakeeladri mountain. The sanctum enshrines the image of presiding deity, Kanakadurga / Kanakeswari / Mahishasura Mardini. She is about four feet tall. She is eight armed holding several weapons. She is in standing posture over the demon Mahishasura and piercing him with her trident. The presiding deity is Swayambhu Moorthy (self-manifested) and considered very powerful.
Kanaka Durga is worshipped as Kanaka Mahalakshmi, Mahalakshmi form of Durga. All the poojas related to Lakshmi devi are performed in the temple. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed the Sri Chakra here. The sanctum is covered with gold. There is a shrine for his consort Malleswara Swamy on the Indrakeeladri mountain adjacent to this temple. There is a hillock on the southern side of this temple.
It is carved with sculptures with inscriptions indicating the names of the gods and goddesses. Shrines of Krishna, Kali, Ganesha, Anjaneya, Nataraja, Sivagamasundari, Nagendra Swamy and Subramanya can be seen in the temple premises. Lord Anjaneya Swamy is the Kshetrapalaka (place guardian) of this temple. He is present near a big fig-tree in front of the temple. The temple has two Choultries near the temple for the benefit of the devotees.
Temple Opening Time
The
temple remains open from 04.00 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.00 PM. to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
Navaratri
is the most famous festival celebrated here. The Goddess Shakambhari festival
is celebrated for three days during the month of Ashadha every year. It is
celebrated from Sukla Paksha Thrayodashi to Purnima, of Ashadha month
every year. Chaitra Brahmotsavam, Vasantha Navaratri, Saraswathi Pooja and
Theppotsavam are the other festivals celebrated here. Varalakshmi
Vratam is performed on all Fridays during the month of Shraavana.
Prayers
Devotees
pray for safety from enemies and for prosperity in life. People perform abishek
and archanas for Goddess Kanaka Durga.
Contact
Kanaka
Durga Temple,
Indrakeeladri,
Vijayawada,
NTR
District – 520 001
Andhra
Pradesh, India
Phone: +91 866 2423 600 / 2425 744
Web: https://kanakadurgamma.org
Connectivity
The
temple is located at about 2 Kms from Vijayawada Junction Railway Station, 42
Kms from Vijayawada Bus Station, 23 Kms from Vijayawada Airport and 35 Kms from
Amaravathi. Vijayawada is well connected to other parts of Andhra Pradesh and
India by all means of transport.
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