Kanaka Durga Temple

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Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. It is located on the Indrakeeladri hill in the city of Vijayawada on the banks of Krishna River.

1 Description
2 Dasara Celebrations
3 Transport
4 References
5 External links

[edit] Description

Kanaka Durga Temple

Kanaka Durga Temple is synonymous with Vijayawada. It is mentioned in the sacred texts.^[1]

This is the place where Arjuna obtained the Pasupatha astra after his great penance for Lord Shiva. The temple was constructed for Goddess Durga by Arjuna. It is connected by steps and a ghats road.^{[citation needed]}

The temple occupies an important place in the scriptures as several of the Sivalilas and Saktimahimas were enacted on or around it, making the region a place of unequalled spiritual significance and attracting pilgrims since time immemorial.^[2]

It is mentioned in the vedas that the deity in the Kanaka Durga temple is regarded as 'Swayambhu' or self-manifested, hence is considered very powerful.^{[citation needed]}

Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple.^[3]

[edit] Dasara Celebrations

Special pujas are performed during Dasara also called Navaratri. The most significant are Saraswati puja and Theppotsavam.^{[citation needed]}

The festival of Dasara for Goddess Durga is celebrated here every year. A large number of pilgrims attend the colourful celebrations and take a holy dip in the Krishna river.^[4]

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[edit] Transport

Located in the heart of Vijaywada city, the temple is just a 10 minutes drive from the railway station. Vijayawada is located 275 kilometers from Hyderabad. It is well connected by road.