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Devi Kanaka Durga temple

Devi Kanaka Durga temple :

Devi Kanaka Durga temple, goddess of power, riches and benevolence, is the presiding deity of the city of Vijayawada .

Kanaka Durga temple is set on the Indrakiladri hill.

The deity in the Kanaka Durga temple is regarded as Swayambhu or self-manifested, hence is considered very powerful.

It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed the Sri Chakra here.


The beauty of kanaka durga temple is seen to be believed.

The temple is situated on a hill on the banks of the Krishna river.

The origin or installation of Kanaka - durga Devi at Vijayawada is unknown.


 She is said to be Swayambu or selfmanifest.

She also takes the aspect of Chandi or destroyer of the demon Durgama who was causing havoc among the peace - loving inhabitants of Dakshinapatha. Mother Kanakadurgeswari seated atop the Indrakilaparvatha at Vijayawada is the supreme Goddess of Andhra Pradesh, attracting lakhs of tourists since time immemorial.


Kanaka Durga temple occupies a covetable place in the scriptures; for several of the Sivalilas and Saktimahimas were enacted on and around it, making the region a place of unparalleled spiritual eminence of everlasting significance.
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