Devi Kanaka Durga - Vijayawada

One of the greatest of Durga Temples of the country, the Devi Kanaka Durga – Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh is different by its own capacity. The Devi Kanaka Durga is the abode of Kanaka Durga, which is an incarnation of Devi Durga. Situated on the Indrakiladri Hill in Vijayawada, the temple is the most visited religious site of the city. The Devi Kanaka Durga Temple is known as Swayambhu or self manifested and it is believed that Adi Shankara has visited the place and installed the Sri Chakra in the temple.

Devi Kanaka Durga Temple is astonishingly beautiful. Located atop the hill on the banks of the River Krishna, the temple is a major crowd puller. Devi Kanakadurgeswari is the mostly worshiped and supreme goddess of Vijayawada. Millions of pilgrims, devotees and general tourists visit the temple every year to get a glimpse of the idol and experience the fanfare. The Devi Kanaka Durga Temple has found a significant place in ancient scriptures like Sivalilas and Saktimahimas. The temple gets decked up with flowers and illuminations during the festive season of Dashera, Navarathri and Saraswati Puja. Especially the Dashera, the festival of Goddess Durga is celebrated with great pomp and glory. The number of visitors reach to the maximum during this festival and the pilgrims take holy dips in the Krishna river after offering their Puja.