KANAKA DURGA TEMLPE

KANAKA DURGA TEMLPE

Kanaka Durga Temple is located on the Indrakiladri Hill, on the banks of the Krishna River. It is a famous Hindu temple, dedicated to the goddess Kanaka Durga. According to the legends, Arjuna obtained the astra of Pasupatha in this place and after winning the astra, he built this temple for the goddess Durga. 

According to the Vedas, the deity of this temple is considered as "Swayambhu" or self-manifested and by Therefore considered very powerful. Navaratri, Saraswati puja and Theppotsavam are the main celebrations celebrated in this temple. Tourists visiting Vijayawada can reach this temple in 10 minutes from the railway station and bus stop.