Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Address

Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple, Andhra Pradesh

Arjuna Street Mallikarjunapeta Indrakeeladri,

Vijayawada,

Andhra Pradesh 520001

Amman

Kanaka Durga

Introduction                

1. Location:
   • The Kanaka Durga Temple is situated on the Indrakeeladri Hills in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India.
   • The temple is located on the banks of the Krishna River, offering a scenic and spiritual environment.
2. Puranic Significance:
   • The temple is dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga, also referred to as Kanaka Mahalakshmi.
   • According to Kaalika Purana, Durga Saptashati, and other Vedic literature, the deity is considered Swayambhu (self-manifested) in the Triteeya Kalpa.
   • The popular legend tells of Goddess Kanaka Durga‘s victory over the demon king Mahishasura. The demons had become a menace to the people of Vijayawada, leading Sage Indrakila to perform severe penance. Pleased with his devotion, the goddess agreed to reside on his head to protect the land from the evil demons.
   • Eventually, Goddess Durga slayed Mahishasura, freeing the people of Vijayawada from his tyranny.
   • The temple features an enchanting 4-foot-high icon of Goddess Kanaka Durga, where she is depicted in her eight-armed form, each hand holding a powerful weapon. She stands triumphantly over the demon Mahishasura, piercing him with her trident.
3. Festivals:
   • The temple celebrates the annual Goddess Sakambhari Festival during the Ashadha month with great devotion and ceremonies.
   • During this three-day-long festival, Goddess Kanaka Durga assumes the form of Sakambhari or Banasankari Amma, a deity associated with the Banashankari Amma Temple.
   • The festival focuses on prayers for the welfare of agriculture, food, and crops, asking the Goddess to bless the land with plentiful harvests capable of nourishing all.

Century/Period

1000 Years old

Nearest Bus Station

Vijayawada

Nearest Railway Station

Vijayawada

Nearest Airport

Vijayawada

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