Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada

Name: Kanaka Durga Temple
Address: Indrakeeladri Hill, Vijayawada, 520001, India
Telephone: 0862423600

#2 among attractions in Vijayawada

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Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kanaka Durga. The deity in this temple is also popularly referred as Kanaka Durga. The temple is located in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India on the Indrakeeladri hill, on the banks of Krishna River. Kaalika puraana, Durgaa sapthashati and other vedic literature have mentioned about Goddess Kanaka Durga on the Indrakeelaadri and have described the deity as Swayambhu, in Triteeya kalpa. ()

Coordinates: 16°31'8"N, 80°37'17"E

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Indrakeeladri HillVijayawada 520001 India

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0862423600

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Nearby attractions include: Pandit Nehru bus station, Prakasam Barrage, Gandhi Hill, Indira Gandhi Stadium.

0.8 miSW
Bus station, Memorial, Bus stop
Pandit Nehru bus station, Vijayawada
21 min walk • Pandit Nehru bus station is a bus station in Vijayawada. It is owned by APSRTC. This is one of the major bus stations in Andhra Pradesh. It was also known as Telugu Satavahana Prayana Pranganam. It is one of the largest bus stations in Asia.
1.4 miSW
Dam
Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada
36 min walk • The Prakasam Barrage stretches 1223.5 m across the Krishna River connecting Vijayawada, Krishna and Mangalagiri Tadepalle Municipal Corporation, Guntur districts in Andhra Pradesh, India. The barrage serves also as a road bridge and spans over a lake.
~1670 ftW
Memorial
Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada
9 min walk • The Gandhi Hill is a hill in Vijayawada, situated behind the Vijayawada railway station in the Tarapet area. A Gandhi Memorial, built on this hill, is the first in the country to have seven stupas. The hill is also popularly known by the name of Gandhi. The hill was formerly known as ORR hill.
1.5 miSE
Cricket, Memorial
Indira Gandhi Stadium, Vijayawada
38 min walk • Indira Gandhi Stadium is located in Vijayawada city of the Indian state of Andhra Pradesh. The stadium has hosted a solitary ODI between India and West Indies on Sunday, 24 November 2002.
1 miW
Archaeological site
Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada
27 min walk • Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. They consist of the upper and lower caves.
1.2 miW
Bridge
Kanakadurga Flyover, Vijayawada
32 min walk • The Kanakadurga Flyover is a Flyover Spanning the Krishna River and Prakasam Barrage in Vijayawada, India. It is the Longest Flyover in Vijayawada with a Length of 2.3 kilometres. It was inaugurated on 16 October 2020 by Nitin Gadkari.
1 miW
16°30'55"N • 80°36'22"E
Sri Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada
27 min walk • Temple
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
Mogalrajapuram, Vijayawada
35 min walk • Mogalrajapuram is a major residential and commercial suburb in Vijayawada. It is located at centre of Vijayawada City beside low range hills.
1.3 miSE
Neighbourhood
One Town, Vijayawada
35 min walk • One Town is a commercial area of the city of Vijayawada. It is a part of Old Town area of the city. Arjuna Veedhi, Islampet, Jendachettu Centre, Kamsalipet, Rajarajeswaripet, Kothapet, Ajithsinghnagar, Jendachettu Centre and Winchipet are some of the areas under I–Town.
0.7 miNW
Universities and schools
Potti Sriramulu College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada
18 min walk • Potti Sriramulu Chalavadi Mallikarjunarao College of Engineering & Technology is an engineering college located in the Krishna District of Andhra Pradesh, India. The college is located in the centre of Vijayawada.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

When is Kanaka Durga Temple open?

Kanaka Durga Temple is open:

Monday 5 am - 9 pm
Tuesday 5 am - 9 pm
Wednesday 5 am - 9 pm
Thursday 5 am - 9 pm
Friday 5 am - 9 pm
Saturday 5 am - 9 pm
Sunday 5 am - 9 pm

Which popular attractions are close to Kanaka Durga Temple?

Nearby attractions include Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada (9 min walk), Potti Sriramulu College of Engineering & Technology, Vijayawada (18 min walk), Pandit Nehru bus station, Vijayawada (21 min walk).

How to get to Kanaka Durga Temple by public transport?

The nearest stations to Kanaka Durga Temple:

Train

Vijayawada Junction (4 min walk)

Bus

Religious bus stop (31 min walk)
Pandit Nehru Bus Station (21 min walk)