Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam

Well maintained temple. Situated above a small ghat called Durga Ghatt, it is a very divine and beautiful place in Vijayawada. You can see the whole city from the cliff top. The temple is good. I went on a non festival day so that it took around only 1 hr to get the darshan via the free dharsan way. Other than free dharshan they have 100, 300 and 500 rs dharshan tickets. They have places to safely store your luggage phones, and Slippers for a small amount. Yeah phones inside the temple are not allowed.

Must visit places in Vijayawada, near Vijayawada railway station.
You can buy Darshanam tickets, tickets are available at different prices. Free Darshanam is also available.

By walk also you can climb the steps and can visit the temple.

The Kanaka Durga Temple is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga, it is situated on the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the Krishna River. The temple is renowned for its architecture and spiritual significance. Devotees visit during the Navaratri festival, where the goddess is celebrated with fervor and various cultural events take place.

One of the most powerful and historical temple in India especially in southern states.
The most elegant goddess Durga mata gives blessings to all the devotees with her graceful smile.
Temple is always busy with crowded ppl but no need to wait for longer time.
They are providing lift services to the people who buys 500/- ticket.
More than 60year old people also can use this service.

I got chance to visit vijaywada for few days and with God grace I did darshan at this temple. This temple is excellent. Temple management team is really doing great work. One also get the excellent view of city from top. There is parking also available at hil top.

Kanaka Durga Temple in Vijayawada is a revered pilgrimage site. Devotees praise its spiritual aura, stunning architecture, and the divine presence of Goddess Kanaka Durga. The temple's hill location provides panoramic views of the city and Krishna River. Pilgrims appreciate the well-organized darshan system. The festive atmosphere during Navratri adds vibrancy. However, due to the heavy footfall, it's advisable to plan visits during weekdays for a more serene experience. Overall, it's a sacred destination reflecting both religious significance and architectural beauty.

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy temple which is placed in Vijayawada, Andra Pradesh. Very famous and well connected devotional place in Vijayawada. We have different types of darshanams tickets here 300, 500 and free tickets are available here. Well connect place throughout India.

Very very great and good and very devotional environment when I enter to temple premises mind will became totally peaceful and very devotional after visiting of goddess Maa Durga I feel very happy and devote must watch temple for everyone from the temple whole city was awesome and extraordinary from here the flyover and railway bridge and and Krishna river views all are awesome must watch everyone

Vijayawada Durgamma temple soo beautiful.durgamma very powerful.most of the people know, Vijaywada IndirakeeladriDurgamma Temple.Ammavari sevas also very good.Temple was amazing and clean and well maintenance. Parkasham barriage and Krishna river so beautiful and amazing views 🤩🤩😍. amazing experience 🤩🤩🤩❤ visiting this temple 😍😍🤩❤

Used to visit every week , mind will become peaceful whenever I visit. Busy most days

the Srichakra and initiated workship of Kanaka Durga in vedic ways, and avoided animal sacrifice

Vijayawada is known in mythology as Vijayavata, and is mentioned in some inscriptions as Rajendracholapura also. it is a famous place of pilgrimage on the river Krishna, and ‘has a temple dedicated to Lord Siva in his aspect of Malleswara or Jayasena. Sage Agasthya is said to have been the greatest devotee of this deity and admirer of the deity’s several leelas.The origin or installation of Kanaka – durga Devi at Vijayawada is unknown. She is said to be Swayambu or selfmanifest. She also takes the aspect of Chandi or destroyer of the demon Durgama who was causing havoc among the peace – loving inhabitants of Dakshinapatha.

One of these hills is called Indrakila, which is a famous hill mentioned in the Mahabharata as the place where the Pandava hero Arjuna obtained from Lord Siva an important weapon called Pasupatastra. The aspect of Lord Siva who appeared before Arjuna for granting him the boon is Kirata or the hunter. Bharavi in his celebrated Kavya “The Kirtarjuneeya” has immortalized this. The temple of Vijayeswara is attributed to Arjuna to commemorate the event of obtaining Pasupatha. The shrine has the representation of this and many other events of the Mahabharata depicated in sculpture form.

One of the must visit places of Andra Pradesh, the durga Malleswara temple itself is a spiritual place surrounded with the Krishna river. The vibrant atmosphere and beautiful architecture create a peaceful experience. The temple's religious significance and the breathtaking view of the city make it a must-visit for both locals and tourists.

Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Devasthanam, is a prestigious religious site around which the growth of Vijayawada presided. Worshipped as one of the 9 avatars of Goddess Durga, she is known as Kanakadurga by her devotees. The facilities have been started by the temple authorities long back but real development started during 2014. A Q-Complex was constructed and a lift service was provided by the authorities which can be used by the devotees. The front of the temple was extended and made an arena where the devotees can sit and immerse in devotion. Sadly till this date the Mallikharjuna Temple was still under renovation and people are allowed till Balalayam. Overall a devotional experience.

I always come to visit Sri Durga Matha twice or thrice in a year.. because of whenever I see the goddess, my soul relaxed itself.. it's a wonderful experience..

Very nice and powerful temple which is located on Indrakeeladri hill top.

There is free chappal stand and we can also keep luggage in counter for Rs. 5 and go for darshan. They are allowing cell phones and hand bags.

We can take free darshan or can buy Rs. 100, Rs. 300 or Rs. 500 for fast darshan. We took darshan on Saturday night and on Sunday early morning, there was no queue, darshan completed in 10 minutes.

There was a 7 floor building where lift is available to go to hill top. We can climb steps of building or climb steps of hill or can go by lift to reach temple. Lift is free for everyone, but some staff are rude and asking to buy 100 or 300 ticket to use lift, but we asked in counter, they said we can go by lift without ticket also.

After going up by lift, there were seperate queue lines for free, Rs. 100 and Rs. 300. People who buyed Rs. 500 ticket are allowed to go inside the raja gopura. They are selling saree worn by durga maa and the starting cost is Rs. 3000/- for saree, and there were upto Rs. 10,000/- sarees.

They are selling prasad down hill only like pulihhora, laddu, chakkara pongali etc.

A very peaceful and famous mandir. Even a bus is available till mandir gate. A must visit if u are a Durga Bhakti.

This temple is the major attraction in the vijaywada or bejawada area. This is one of the best tourist spot in the andhrapradesh state where there is no proper development in the tourism sector. After reaching to the pandit nehru bus station you have various options to reach the temple among them the best option was taking the devasthanam bus to the top of the hill through ghat road or you can reach the temple by steps also. All in all my visit to this temple is very peaceful from above you can have the view of Prakasam barrage and the Krishna river and flood plains and the adjacent conglomeration.

Very nice & peaceful place. Must visit place in Vijayawada. Jai Maa 🙏

Thank u for taking us to temple.. We r really blessed

One of the famous & ancient temple of Maa Kanaka Durga in Vijaywada. Must be on your bucket list if you are planning to visit Vijaywada and guntur district. Parking is available for vehicles. Clock room is available for shoes and phones. Mobile phone not allowed inside the temple premises.
Temple is located at top of the Indrakeeladri hills on the banks of Krishna river. You will get a mesmerising view of Vijaywada from the top.