Kanaka Durga Templeకనకదుర్గ దేవాలయం
The Shakti temple on Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna in Vijayawada.
See what is open on your dateOpen in Google MapsWhereNTR, Andhra Pradesh
South Coastal Andhra
South Coastal Andhra
Kind of placeTemples & Shrines, Pilgrimage Routes
Best time to visit20 September to 20 October
Good seasonsWinter (December to February), Post-monsoon (October to November), Monsoon (June to September), Summer (March to May)
DifficultyEasy
Height150 m above sea level
Time needed2 hrs
Base and nearbyIndrakeeladri, Vijayawada, Vijayawada
EntryFree · paid darshan lines available
About Kanaka Durga Temple
The Kanaka Durga temple sits on Indrakeeladri hill above the Krishna river in the heart of Vijayawada and is the most visited shrine in the city. It is one of the major Shakti temples of Andhra Pradesh. The Dasara Navaratri festival in September or October brings lakhs of pilgrims and the goddess is dressed in a different form each day. A ghat road and steps both reach the top, and the view over the Prakasam barrage is good in the evening.
What to see and do
- Kanaka Durga sanctum
- Malleswara Swamy shrine
- Dasara alankarams
- View of Prakasam barrage and Krishna river
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More places in NTR
- Mogalrajapuram CavesNTR, Andhra Pradesh · CavesSmall 5th century rock-cut shrines hidden inside Vijayawada city.
- Bhavani IslandNTR, Andhra Pradesh · Lakes & DamsA river island in the Krishna at Vijayawada with boating, gardens and water sports.
- Kondapalli FortNTR, Andhra Pradesh · FortsA 14th century Reddy hill fort 20 km from Vijayawada, famous also for wooden toys.
- Prakasam BarrageNTR, Andhra Pradesh · Monuments & HeritageThe 1957 barrage across the Krishna at Vijayawada, lit up at night and roaring in monsoon.
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