Kanaka Durgā Temple, Indrakeeladri
The Devī on the hill above the Krishna
From the official temple website
Managed by Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada
⭐ Why it is famous
A swayambhū eight-armed Mahiṣāsuramardinī; Dasarā here, with the Devī in a different alaṅkāram each day, is Andhra's biggest festival gathering.
📜 Pilgrimage history
Referred to in the Mahābhārata as the hill where Arjuna received the Pāśupatāstra; the present structure has medieval and modern layers.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:00 – 21:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan; ₹100 and ₹300 special entry
- Kumkumārchana and Chandi Homam tickets
- Avoid Dasarā unless prepared for very long queues
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Kanaka Durgā Temple, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, NTRVijayawada Jn (BZA) — 4 km
- Government: Pandit Nehru Bus Station (APSRTC), Vijayawada — 4 km
- Private buses: Private coaches from Benz Circle, Vijayawada
Vijayawada (VGA) — 25 km
Ghāṭ road and steps up Indrakeeladri; city buses to the base.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
Prakasam BarrageIconic barrage across the Krishna River linking Vijayawada and Guntur.Bhavani IslandRiver island park on the Krishna, reachable by boat, with gardens.Undavalli CavesRock-cut caves with a large reclining Vishnu sculpture.Kondapalli FortHilltop 14th-century fort known for wooden toy craft village nearby.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Devasthanam guest houses
- Full range of Vijayawada hotels
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹9,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Prakasam Barrage
- Undavalli Caves
- Bhavani Island