Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada

One of the most prominent and renowned temples in Vijayawada is the famous ‘Kanaka Durga Temple’. The temple is ideally located on the hilltop of Indrakeeladri overlooking River Krishna and the grand city. During the festive season of Durgashtami, more than lakhs of pilgrims from all over the city gather at this religious juncture and horde to the temple after taking a holy dip in the most auspicious River Krishna. This temple is a very old one and it contains ancient scriptures of different dynasties all kept safely.

This is the residing home of Kanaka Durga known to be the goddess of power, compassion and yes riches, is the overall controller and the only deity who is said to oversee this area. Right on the Indrakiladri hill, you get to see the temple where in the deity residing in the temple of Kanaka Durga is also known as Swayambhu or in simpler term ‘self-manifested’. This is why it she comes with an authoritative and empowering nature. It is also said that Adi Sankara who during one of his visits has installed the Sri Chakra at this temple.

The temple is known for its compelling beauty and once you personally see it, would you feel its marvel and splendor. It is aptly situated on River Krishna’s banks but the origin of Durga Devi at Vijayawada is yet unidentified and no one until now authentically knows who had it installed it. As stated before she is claimed to be Swayambu. She is also said to have the compelling nature of Chandi or in simpler terms, is the destroyer of the demon and tries to harbor peace in the land of Dakshinapatha.

In Vijayawada, Mother Kanakadurgeswari is placed right on top of Indrakilaparvatha and is well known as the Goddess of Andhra Prades. She is positioned right on top and claims to guard the city. Tourists from all around the country come to pay visit since yester years and is an age old religious custom. This temple is known to be quite a prestigious one and has its own authoritative place in Holy Scriptures. Locals enacted several Saktimahimas and Sivalilas, as the stories from its scriptures are highly compelling. It is one of the holiest of places and bears great significance in the spiritual world.