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Shakti Peetha Andhra Pradesh देवता: Goddess Kanaka Durga

A hilltop Shakti temple overlooking the Krishna river, especially significant during Dasara celebrations.

1. परिचय कनक दुर्गा मंदिर

स्थान: Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh

राज्य: Andhra Pradesh

देवता: Goddess Kanaka Durga

श्रेणी: Shakti Peetha

2. इतिहास कनक दुर्गा मंदिर

Kanaka Durga Temple sits atop Indrakeeladri hill overlooking the Krishna river and is one of Andhra Pradesh's most visited Shakti shrines. The temple's origins are described in local legend connecting the site to the goddess's mythological victory over the demon Mahishasura, and it draws massive crowds during Dasara.

3. दर्शन का समय

Open from around 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM.

4. कैसे पहुँचें

Located within Vijayawada, which has its own airport and is a major railway junction.

5. आस-पास के स्थान

Prakasam Barrage, Undavalli Caves, and the Krishna riverfront.