The kanaka Durga Temple, a famous Hindu pilgrimage is located in the Vijayawada district of Andhra Pradesh state of India. The temple has its mention in many epic pieces of literature. Let us further discuss the essence of this temple.
History of Kanaka Durga Temple
#1 The Arjuna Tale
Legends say that the temple was built by Arjuna, the second Pandava brother after he attained Pasupata astra (a powerful war weapon). He meditated for years in this place and since he was a devotee of Goddess Durga, he constructed the temple as a commemoration.
#2 The self-manifested deity
Another saying is that the deity in the Kanaka Durga temple is swayambhu i.e. self-manifested.
#3 The tale of Sage Indrakila
Some people also believe that sage Indrakila practiced severe penance to free the region from the menace of demon king Mahishasura. Goddess Kanaka Durga granted his wish and promised to make the place her permanent abode to safeguard people in future as well.
Well, people often tell their own version of a story but the fact is that the belief in Goddess Durga of this temple is deeply rooted in the hearts of the devotees.
Kanaka Durga- the deity
The supreme deity of the temple is an avatar of Goddess Durga with eight arms, each carrying a powerful weapon. The deity is depicting a standing posture over the demon king Mahishasura, piercing him with her trident. The goddess symbolizes the strength and beauty together.
How to reach kanaka Durga temple
The temple resides at the center of the city, at about 10 kilometers distance from both Vijayawada airport and railway station. Whichever mode you are traveling, you can get local transport like auto-rickshaw or private taxi to reach the temple.
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