Legend has it that Arjuna, of the epic Mahabharata, prayed on top of Indrakiladri hill and won the blessings from Lord Shiva. The name of 'Vijayawada' is derived from this 'Vijaya' - victory.
Kanaka Durga, goddess of power, riches and benevolence is considered the presiding deity of Vijayawada. The temple is set on Indrakiladri hill. A temple of Lord Maheswara is also within the city area. It is said that Adi Sankara visited this temple and installed Sri Chakra here. Special celebrations are held during Dussehra festival.
At the Kanakadurga temple, the enchanting four-foot high icon of the deity gleams into sight even before one enters the garbha griha. The goddess with eight hands and equipped with eight powerful weapons is seen in a standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him with her trident. The Goddess bedecked in glittering ornaments and floral decorations is the epitome of beauty.
Devotees worship goddess Kanakadurga to bestow them with health, wealth and prosperity. The temple authorities at the Kanakadurgeswari shrine have made elaborate arrangements for devotees to have darshan from different points. The first is the special darshan from within the sanctum sanctorum in close proximity of the deity and the second special darshan is from just outside the sanctum sanctorum. The third type of darshan is from a distance. Chanting of mantras and devotional music euphonises the air in the mornings creating a serene atmosphere.
Kanakadurga Pilgrimage Attractions
Mataaka Durga temple located at Indrakila hill.
Lord Bramaramba Malleswara Poojas
Lakshakumkum archanais performed everyday, except on Friday and Sunday
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