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State Temple
Kanaka Durga Temple
कनक दुर्गा मंदिर
Location
Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Darshan
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Deity
🪔Goddess Kanaka Durga
Entry
Free entry
Located on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of the Krishna River, Kanaka Durga is the presiding deity of Vijayawada. It is one of the most popular temples in Andhra Pradesh.
Mythology
Legend says that Arjuna performed penance on the Indrakeeladri hill to obtain the Pasupatastra from Lord Shiva. To protect the people from demons like Mahishasura, Goddess Durga manifested here and killed them. As she was glowing with a golden hue, she became known as Kanaka Durga.