Maa Kanaka Durga Temple, vijayawada (andhra pradesh, india)

History

Maa Kanaka Durga Temple Is One Of The Most Prominent
Shakti Peethas In india, Located On The Sacred Indrakeeladri Hill.
The Temple Has Great Significance In Hindu Scriptures
And Is Associated With The Legend Of
Maa Kanaka Durga Slaying the demon mahishasura.
The Temple Is Especially Famous For the annual dasara festival,
where devotees from across the country
gather to witness Different Forms Of
Maa Durga.

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Location

The Temple Is Situated On the banks of
the river krishna, atop the indrakeeladri hill
in vijayawada, andhra pradesh.

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How to Reach

• By air: the nearest airport is
  vijayawada international airport (gannavaram),
  around 20 km From The Temple.
• By rail: vijayawada junction,
  one of the busiest railway stations
  in south india, is only 2 km away from the Temple.

• By road: The Temple Is Well Connected By roadways.
  City buses, taxis, and auto-rickshaws
  are available to reach the foothill,
  from where steps and a ghat road lead To
  Maa Kanaka Durga Temple.