Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous temple located on the top of Indrakiladri hill on the banks of the Krishna River. Here Goddess Parvathi is worshipped as Sri Kanakadurgeswari and Lord Shiva as Sri Malleswara Swamy. The main diety Kanaka Durga is Swayambhu.
There is no strict Dress Code any decent outfit is allowed. It takes 30 to 45 mins during weekdays, 45 to 60 mins during weekends and 2 to 3 hours during festivals for Darshan.
Anna Prasadam’s timings are from 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Pulihora, Rice, Pappu (Dal), Curry, Chutney, Sambar, Buttermilk, and Bellam Pongal is the menu.
Free Prasadam is offered to all devotees from 5:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
Daddhojanam, Kattu Pongali, Pulihora, Bellam Pongali and Sanagalu are offered.
Daddhojanam is offered to night halt pilgrims at 9:00 PM.
Kesakandanasalas at Durga Ghat from 6.30 AM To 5.30 PM
Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple Timings:
| S.No | Timings | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2:30 AM to 2:50 AM | Collecting water from River Krishna |
| 2 | 2:50 AM to 3:00 AM | Temple opening hours |
| 3 | 3:00 AM to 3:30 AM | Suprabhatha Seva |
| 4 | 3:30 AM to 4:00 AM | Prathakala Darshan |
| 5 | 4:00 AM | Naivedyam (Curd rice) |
| 6 | 4:00 AM | Eka Harathi |
| 7 | 4:00 AM | Antaralaya Lalitha Sahasra Parayanam |
| 8 | 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM | Kadgamala Pooja (Rs.5116 for couples) |
| 9 | 5:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | Antaralaya Darshan |
| 10 | 9:00 AM to 12:00 Noon | Lakshmi Kumkum archana, Sri Charka Navavarnacharana, Shanti Kalyanam, Chandi Homam for couples and Single |
| 11 | 12:00 Noon to 12:15 PM | Maha Naivedyam |
| 12 | 12:15 PM to 9:00 PM | Antaralaya Darshanam |
| 13 | 4:45 PM to 5:45 PM | Swarna Pushparchana |
| 14 | 5:45 PM -6:00 PM | Break |
| 15 | 6:00 PM | Pancha Harathi |
| 16 | 5:00 PM to 5:45 PM | Pratyeka Darshan |
| 17 | 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM | Pratyeka Darshan |
Note: The above-mentioned Timings may change on festival days and Holidays without notice.
Indrakeeladri Temple Address:
Indrakeeladri,
Mallikarjunapeta,
Durga Temple Ghat Road,
Durga Agraharam,
Vijayawada,
Andhra Pradesh – 520001.
Toll-free Number: 1800 425 9099
