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Kanaka Durga Temple

Kanaka Durga Temple
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  • Timings : 4:00 AM - 9:30 PM
  • Entry Fee : No fee
  • My Holiday HappinessDistance from near by city 6 KMs From Vijayawada
  • My Holiday HappinessTrip duration (including travel in hours)1 Hour
  • My Holiday HappinessTransportation OptionsSedan - AC (4+1), SUV - AC (7+1), Tempo Traveller - AC (12+1)
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The Kanaka Durga Temple is a well-known shrine to the Goddess Durga. This beautiful building, built in the Dravidian style, is in the Vijayawada area of Andhra Pradesh. To the west of the temple, there are the Indrakeeladri hills. To the east is the Krishna River. The Kanaka Durga Temple is one of the best places in Vijayawada.

Many holy books and Vedic writings mention the temple. It is a revered place of worship for followers and devotees. Many people visit this temple every year to honour the Goddess Supreme and ask for her gifts. On its website, the temple lists all the times and rules for darshans and volunteer work. As one of its many good deeds, the temple also has a program where people can donate food.

Architecture

The main shrine is shaped like a pyramid, and the outside is decorated with delicate stone carvings. The golden crown on top of the Kanaka Durga Temple might be the most fantastic thing about it. It is visible from miles away. Go to this place for an adventure that will move your soul.

The Malleswara Swamy Temple is also popular as the temple of Lord Shiva. It is unique in the world. The female idol is on the right side of the male. It indicates the predominant Shakti power of the cosmic universe.

What is Special about Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada?

The temple has many mythological meanings, and people worship it for its beautiful design, views, and divine energy. A story says that this is the exact spot where Arjuna from the epic Mahabharata got the Pasupata astra after doing penance for Lord Shiva. It is a must-visit place during the Vijayawada tour package.

Does the Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple have a lot of steps?

The main temple has 400 steps. During the Navratri (Dasara) holiday, which honours the goddess in all her many forms, lakhs of people visit the temple. People pray at this temple site and take a holy dip in the Krishna River because they think it will bring them luck.

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