About Kanaka Durga Temple
Kanaga Durga Temple, which is described in Vedic literatures like Kaalika Purana, Durga Spathashati etc is the major pilgrim center in Vijayawada. The temple stands majestically over the Indrakeeladri Hillock on the banks of River Krishna. Main Deity Kanaga Durga (Goddess Parvati) is worshipped in the form of Swayambhu in Triteeya Kalpa. As per Hindu Mythology, once there was a Demon King Mahishasur who ill-treated the native people. So Sage Indrakeela meditated sincerely towards Goddess Durga. Moved by his penance, Goddess came down and blessed the sage. Then the sage asked her to destruct the demon and save the innocent people by residing on his head. She did so and made Indrakeela as permanent abode. King Arjuna constructed a temple for Goddess Durga after receiving the Pasupathaastra from Lord Shiva by performing a penance. The temple has many inscriptions belonging to various dynasties. Beside the temple, there is a small temple for Lord Malleswara Swamy. In sanctum sanctorum, the Goddess statue stands over the demon king with all her eight hands winged in air holding different weapons.
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Places to Visit near Kanaka Durga Temple
Hazrathbal Masjid, Andhra Pradesh
4.6 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
The architecture of Hazrathbal Masjid is astonishing. It is an important pilgrim center for Muslims. A huge number of Muslim devotees pay a visit...
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Mogalarajapuram Caves, Andhra Pradesh
6.6 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Mogalarajapuram Caves are located within the vicinity of Vijayawada. It dates back to 5th century. You can see the one of its kind statue of...
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Prakasam Barrage, Andhra Pradesh
9.5 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Prakasam Barrage was constructed by East India Company in 17th century across 1233 m of Krishna River links up the Krishna District and Guntur...
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Undavalli Caves, Andhra Pradesh
13.7 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
The best example for Indian Rock Cut architecture is Undavalli caves which is located on the southern banks of Krishna River near Vijayawada....
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Bhavani Island, Andhra Pradesh
14.7 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Inspite of being famed for pilgrim center and monument, Vijayawada also entertains the adventure lovers in the form of “Bhavani Island”. A...
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Mangalagiri Temple, Andhra Pradesh
16.6 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Mangalgiri Temple or Panakala Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple is located at a distance of about 25 KMs from the main city of Guntur, Andhra...
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Mangalagiri, Andhra Pradesh
17.4 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Mangalagiri Town is very famous for the Handloom weaving and Lord Narasimha Swamy Temple. The temple atop the hill is dedicated to Lord Panakala...
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Kondapalli Fort, Andhra Pradesh
31 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Kondapalli fort which has seen many battles between South and North India Kingdoms is a main crowd puller in Vijayawada district. You have to...
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Hinkar Tirtha, Andhra Pradesh
40.4 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Perched atop the Mangalagiri Hills, Hinkar Tirtha is a famous Jain Temple near Vijayawada in Krishna district in Andhra Pradesh and is the biggest...
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Amaravati, Andhra Pradesh
42.6 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Amaravati, most significant place near Vijayawada is famed for Buddhists Monument and Lord Shiva Temple. The route which leads you from Vijayawada...
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Kondaveedu Fort, Andhra Pradesh
67.9 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Kondaveedu Fort is at a distance of 25 Kms from Guntur, Andhra Pradesh, India. It was constructed by Anapotha Reddy in 1250 AD. It is located on a...
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Nallamala Hills, Andhra Pradesh
*82.6 km from Kanaka Durga Temple - See map
Nallamala Hills located in Eastern Ghats have rocky terrain and surrounded by dense forests. The Srisailam Dam is main attraction of the region....
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