Kanakadurgamma Temple situated on the banks of river krishna,Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada. Sri Kanakadurgamma (kanaka durga) is swayambu(self-manifested). It is one of the largest temples in India. and 2nd largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. Temple commonly called as Vijayawada Kanaka Durgamma Temple,in the Krithayuga goddess Durga killed Mahishasura who was a disaster for World. Then goddess Durga shined on the Keela mountain with eight arms in the form of MAHISHASURA MARDINI as she had given boon to keela. On this mountain, goddess Durga had been glowing with the lighting of crores of suns, with golden colour. Since that, Indra and all the deities praised her chanting “KANAKA DURGA” and they had been worshipping her daily.
Vijayawada Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple Timings:
Mukha Mandapa Dharshanam 5:00 AM to 5:45 PM, 6:15PM to 10:00 PM
Antralaya Dharshanam 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM ,6.45 AM to 4.30 PM , 6:15 PM to 10:00 PM
Free Darshanam 4:00 AM to 6:30 PM, 6:45 PM to 10:00 PM
Swamy Abhishekam 5:00 AM to 11-30 AM
Vijayawada is an important link in the three regions of Andhra Pradesh and an important transit point. Two national highways, Chennai National Highway 5 from Chennai to Calcutta and the National Highway 9 from Machilipatnam to Hyderabad pass through the city connecting it to other parts of the country. It is connected to other areas of the state, by state highways and district roads.
By Road:
Distance from RTC Bus Stand to Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple / Kanaka Durga Temple / Indrakeeladri is 2.7 km and it will take 8 min to reach.
Bus time and Price Details:
1) AP 16 TU – 124 – Free Up hills & Down hills
2) AP 16 TV-125 – Free Up hills & Down hills
3) AP 16 TW- 126 – Up hills & Down hills
4) AP 16 X 5058 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
5) AP 16 TX – 4541 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
6) AP 16 TX – 4715 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
7) AP 16 X – 5049 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
TICKET Price / Rates:
RTC Bus Stand to Temple = ₹10/- RTC Bus Stand to Temple Bus frequency: Every half an hour Railway Station to Temple Bus frequency: Every half an hour
By Rail:
Distance from Railway Station to Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple / Kanaka Durga Temple / Indrakeeladri is 3 km and it will take 3 to 5 min to reach.
Bus time and Price Details:
1) AP 16 TU – 124 – Free Up hills & Down hills
2) AP 16 TV-125 – Free Up hills & Down hills
3) AP 16 TW- 126 – Up hills & Down hills
4) AP 16 X 5058 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
5) AP 16 TX – 4541 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
6) AP 16 TX – 4715 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
7) AP 16 X – 5049 – Up hills to Railway Station & Bus Stand
TICKET Price / Rates:
RTC Bus Stand to Temple = ₹8/- RTC Bus Stand to Temple Bus frequency: Every half an hour Railway Station to Temple Bus frequency: Every half an hour
By Air:
Distance from Airport to Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple / Kanaka Durga Temple / Indrakeeladri is 23 km and it will take 40 min to reach.
Vijayawada Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple Address:
Executive Officer
SRI DURGAMALLESWARA SWAMY VARLA DEVASTANAMS
Indrakeeladri,
Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh 520001.
Fax: 0866 – 2423800
Reception 0866 – 2423600, 2423500
Toll free: 18004259099
E-mail: endow-eosdmsd@gov.in, eo_vijayawada@yahoo.co.in, eo@kanakadurgamma.org