KANAKA DURGA VIJAYAWADA,DURGA MATA,AADI SHAKTI,INDRAKILADRI

Perched on the Indrakeeladri hill prime, the Kanaka Durga Temple is one among the foremost attractions of Vijayawada and lies at the guts of town. The temple holds Brobdingnagian mythological significance and attracts devotees for its grand design, picturesque views and divine energy. Legend has it that this can be the precise place wherever mythical being of the epic Mahabharatam had obtained the Pasupatha astra when he performed a penance for Lord Shiva. it's believed that mythical being created the temple and dedicated it to god Durga. guests area unit welcome by 2 yellow-coloured lion statues that guard at the grand and vibrant entrance gate of the temple. the most shrine is found on the seventh floor of the temple complicated. The impressive design of the temple can prompt you of Hampi's Virupaksha Temple. From the highest of the Indrakeeladri hill, one will get a pretty read of Vijayawada and stream Krishna. The temple is legendary for celebrating the Dussehra competition with nice fervour once thousands of devotees visit the temple and participate during a special prayer meeting.

Location of Vijayawada

• Vijayawada kanaka durga temple located in vijayawada town in    krishna dist in Andhrapradesh state  in Indian natio
• kaakadurga temple located bank of krishna river

Latitude and longitude

• 16.5062 North latitude
•  80.6480 East longitude

Elevation (OR) Msl

• Elevation or mean sea level ofVIJAYAWADA Is  32 meter (or) (105 ft) Above sea level

Climate of Vijayawada

• Vijayawada has a tropical climate (Köppen Aw).[The annual mean temperatures range between 23.4–34 °C (74–93 °F); with the maximum temperatures often crosses 40 °C (104 °F) in the month of May and the minimum in December and January.The highest maximum temperature ever recorded was 48.8 °C (119.8 °F) in May 2002. May is the hottest and January is the coldest month of the year It receives rainfall from the South-west and North-east monsoons and the average annual rainfall recorded is 977.9 mm (38.50 in).

BEST TIME TO VISIT

• OCTOBER to MARCH.

Local language

• TELUGU

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Vijayawada is famous  for

The temple is devoted to the mighty god Durga and is believed to be one in every of the foremost sacred spiritual sites within the town. commanding the town settlement, the temple is alleged to possess been engineered thousands of years agone by the good Pandava from the epic Mahabharata, Arjuna.

History

The temple of  Kanaka Hindu deity the divinity of power, wealth and benevolence and also the presiding supernatural being of Vijayawada, is crowded by lakhs of pilgrims for worship throughout the “Navarathri” competition that is widely known with non secular fervor, eclat and celebration. the traditional temple of Kanaka Hindu deity , a prime the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the Sacred stream avatar in Vijayawada, abounds with legends of historical interest.

Indrakeeladri is exclusive therein it's been the chosen abode of Kanaka Hindu deity and Malleswara as Swayambhu (the self-existent one). Here Hindu deity is on the correct facet of Malleswara as against the tradition of Goddesses taking their position on the left of their consorts. This shows that Shakthi is predominant on the Indrakeeladri.

Specialties of Indrakeeladri Kanakadurga

Goddess is trying towards north-east with cool smile and blissfulness. due to that the devotees area unit endued with no matter they pray for.

This is solely temple within the world wherever the most diety (moola varlu) area unit adorned in types of Sri Saraswati, Sri Omaha Lakshmi, Sri Bala Tripura Sundari, Sri Rajarajeswari, Sri Mahishasura mardini, Sri Hindu deity Hindu deity, Sri Annapurna Hindu deity, Sri Gayatri, Sri Lalitha Tripura Sundari

Story

In smart past days a Yaksha named ‘KEELA’ had been acting severe penance upon divinity Hindu deity. divinity Hindu deity was happy by his penance and appeared before him. She asked him to beg a boon. Keela was thus happy by the words of divinity Hindu deity and begged like this, “O holy Mother! you must perpetually be in my heart. this can be the one and solely my desire”. Listened divinity Hindu deity and gave the boon with showering the satellite lights of smile and same, “My Son! You stay here at this holiest planes of stream avatar within the variety of mountain. In Krithayuga, when the assassination of demons, i will be able to stay in your heart”.

Vasthram

As such, by the order of divinity Hindu deity, Keela had been waiting within the variety of mountain for divinity Hindu deity. when someday, within the Krithayuga divinity Hindu deity killed Mahishasura World Health Organization was a disaster for World. Then divinity Hindu deity shined on the Keela mountain with eight arms within the variety of MAHISHASURA MARDINI as she had given boon to keela. On this mountain, divinity Hindu deity had been glowing with the lighting of crores of suns, with golden color. Since that, Indra and every one the deities praised her singing “KANAKA DURGA” and that they had been attend her daily. This mountain has earned the name “INDRAKEELADRI” from those times, since all the deities area unit visiting this mountain. Likewise, since divinity Hindu deity shined on this mountain with golden color glowing, the name ‘KANAKACHALA’ conjointly earned by this mountain. Holy Indrakeeladri mountain became holiest when prevailing divinity Hindu deity on this. Then Brahma Deva had a sacred intution that Lord Siva conjointly ought to prevail on this mountain. For this holy purpose, he had performed ‘Sata Aswamedha Yaga’. By this, lord Maheswara happy together with his devotion and lively within the variety of ‘Jyothirlinga’ on this mountain. By the primary time, Brama Deva idolised lord Siva with shrub flowers (Mallika) with nice devotion.

Since Lord Siva was idolised with shrub flowers by Brahma Deva, he has earned the name. ‘MALLIKESA’. After this, in Dwaparayuga mythical being, middle one amongst the Pandavas, awfully penanced concerning Parameswara, seeking ‘Pasupatastra’. Parameswara needed to check mythical being and fought with him. Finally Lord Siva got happy with the devotion and bravery of mythical being and offered him Pasupatastra. From that day ‘MALLIKESA’had earned the name ‘MALLIKESWARA’ since he faught with mythical being with greatest bravery. Days were passing on and on. In Kaliyuga, Jagadguru Sri Adi Sankaracharya discovered that the Malleswara Jyothirlinga was in dangerous invisible condition and he re¬installed Malleswara Swamy at the Northern half to the temple of divinity Hindu deity. From that day ahead, Malleswara Swamy conjointly has been go to by all the devotees. Since divinity Hindu deity has been prevailing at the Southern direction to Lord Malleswara, this Indrakeeladri known within the World as power distinguished centre the “KANAKA Hindu deity KSHETRA”.

When Indrakeeladri came within the approach of the stream avatar the Gods requested hill to permit the stream to labor under it to hitch the ocean. Keeludu obligated and gave alittle passage for the stream. however the savage avatar created the passage larger than allowable and carried a locality of hill four miles downstream to Yanamalakuduru, wherever there's currently a hillrock referred to as “Thelukonda” or floating hillrock. consistent with another legend, Kanaka Hindu deity borrowed the nose-stud of the avatar and to avoid returning it jumped up hill. avatar vowed to require back her ornament by raising her level to hill prime by the top of kaliyuga.

Adi-Sankaracharya visited the temple and put in the Srichakra and initiated workship of Kanaka Hindu deity in religious text ways in which, and avoided animal sacrifice

Vijayawada is understood in mythology as Vijayavata, and is mentioned in some inscriptions as Rajendra cholapura conjointly. it's a illustrious place of journeying on the stream avatar, and ‘has a temple dedicated to Lord Siva in his facet of Malleswara or Jayasena. Sage Agasthya is claimed to own been the best fan of this supernatural being and admirer of the deity’s many leelas.The origin or installation of Kanaka – Hindu deity Hindu deity at Vijayawada is unknown. She is claimed to be Swayambu or selfmanifest. She conjointly takes the facet of Hindu deity or destroyer of the demon Durgama World Health Organization was inflicting disturbance among the peace – tender inhabitants of Dakshinapatha.

One of these hills is named Indrakila, that could be a illustrious hill mentioned within the Mahabharatum because the place wherever the Pandava hero mythical being obtained from Lord Siva a vital weapon referred to as Pasupatastra. The facet of Lord Siva World Health Organization appeared before mythical being for granting him the boon is Kirata or constellation. Bharavi in his celebrated Kavya “The Kirtarjuneeya” has immortalized this. The temple of Vijayeswara is attributed to mythical being to commemorate the event of getting Pasupatha. The shrine has the illustration of this and lots of alternative events of the Mahabharatum depicated in sculpture kind.The legend is as follows

During their Arsnyavaas, the Pancha Pandavas came to Darukavana, wherever Vedavyasa met them, and told them that one in all them ought to perform Tapascharya in praise of Lord Shiva, and procure from him, the Pasupatastra as a boon, so they'll simply conquer their enemies. mythical being was chosen for this task and he betook himself to the highest of the Indrakila hill (which is claimed to be a similar because the Indrakila hill of Vijayawada) and was playing intense Tapascharya, along with his arms lifted, and standing on one foot, and encircled by the Pancha Agnis or 5 fires, with four artificial fires around him, and therefore the fifth being the Sun God himself higher than him. Being happy with the good Tapascharya of mythical being, Lord Shiva wished to any take a look at his sincerity, before granting him the specified boon, and so took the shape of a Kirata or hunter. Hindu deity additionally dressed herself as a huntsman {and the|and therefore the|and additionally the} Sivagana of the Lord also came in many disguises. among of these, Lord Shiva was searching on the Indrakila bill, driving a swine ahead of him.

The swine came to the aspect of mythical being, and mythical being being an excellent soul, took up his bow, and shot it with one arrow. At a similar time, Lord Shiva World Health Organization was following it additionally shot it with AN arrow, and being stricken by each the arrows, the boar fell down dead within the middle. each the Lord and mythical being claimed the boar as their kill, and a -controversy arose between them, on whom the boar ought to belong. Words LED to physical quarrel shortly, and therefore the Lord and mythical being began to wrestle with one another. AN knowledgeable and powerful combatant tho' he was, mythical being was no match before the Lord himself, and was before long exhausted. Even within the thick of that desperate struggle, he ne'er lost his one-pointedness of mind and devotion to the Lord.

To invoke divine aid in his favor, he created a Shivalinga out of the world, idolized it, and offered prayers to that. He saw the flowers, with that he idolized the Linga, as physically falling on diffuse nebula before him and he therewith completed that diffuse nebula was none aside from the Lord himself. diffuse nebula straightaway disappeared and therefore the Lord appeared before mythical being, all told his glory. mythical being prayed to him and his prayer was granted, and Pasupatha was given to him by Lord Shiva, As a commemoration of this nice event, mythical being is meant to possess put in the Vijayeswara temple here, within the Indrakila hill.

In the Indrakila there square measure many rock-cut temples. These were supposed originally to be ancient temples, however throughout the course of your time, they were fully buried beneath rubbish. once production for stone and stone was done, they were unconcealed, and therefore the rock-out temples were preserved as protected monuments. within the temple there's a superb stone sculpture, that contains all told its four faces, the story of Kiratarjuneeyam.

There square measure fascinating legends concerning the origin of the Malleswaraswamy temple additionally. it's expressed that, before the Kaliyuga, the sage Agasthya had named the Lord at Vijayawada as Jayasena.The Mahabharatum hero mythical being, World Health Organization was an excellent combatant or Mallayoddha, referred to as the Lord as Malleswara. The therefore renowned Lord Shiva thus goes the legend, graces along with his presence and blesses the city Vijayawada on the banks of the sacred avatar stream.

There is another legend concerning this within which it's expressed that within the Kaliyuga, as early as Saka year 117, there was a king renowned on earth by name Madhava Varma. The son, of this King unknowingly killed kid of a girl World Health Organization attained her keep by mercantilism the fruits of tamarind trees (Intrini-Jeevini). The king, World Health Organization distributed justice consistent with the principles of Hindu deity, sentenced his own son to be hanged, so as to uphold the principles of justice. happy at this impartial angle and therefore the adherence to principles of Hindu deity, of this king, God Malleswara diminished and showered gold on him, that brought back to life the deceased blue blood and therefore the dead kid.

Thus the good Lord Malleswara,established during this world, the name of the good King Madhava Varma. soon a pious buff by name Panditharadhya came here, and announced to the planet that the devotees of Lord Shiva were superior even to the sages. He illustrated the reality of this, by bundling up live, coal during a piece of material, with the tender twig of a Lappish tree, while not burning it. God Malleswara was happy with it and manifested himself to the current buff. This Lord consistent with the favored legend, is Mahadeva Malleswara, “the endless one ‘ the lover of his devotees and worshiping whom the lords of the world prospered of old”.

Kanaka Hindu deity is specially adorned as Balatripura Sundari, Gayathri Annapoorna. Mahalakshmi, Saraswathi, Lalitha Tripura Sundari, Durga Devi, Mahissura Mardini and Raja Rajeswari Hindu deity on day after day of the Narvarathri pageant. On Vijaya Dasami day, the deities square measure taken during a swan-shaped boat round the avatar stream, quality referred to as “Theppotsavam”.

Though a stairs road was set in 1969, most of the pilgrims favor to climb the steps resulting in the temple AN arduous task for girls and youngsters. Some devotees climb the Hill, decorating the steps with turmeric powder and vermilion to redeem their pledge of Metla Pooja.

The number of pilgrims visiting the temple has been ever increasing and its gift annual financial gain is touching Forty Crores. A second prakara Mandapam is made with ground floor on the North and West, besides under-taking many different works, for change of state and works associated with lav.

For the primary time within the living memory “Sathachandiyagam” was performed within the temple from 28-12-1987 to 2-1-1988, for the good thing about grouping, as additionally to shield them from all evils.

Goddess according legend

According to a legend, the currently abundant Vijayawada was once a rocky region strewn with hills that stalemated the flow of watercourse avatar. The land was therefore rendered unfit for habitation or cultivation. Invocation to Lord Shiva for His intervention directed the hills to create method for the watercourse. and also the watercourse started flowing unobstructed with all its would possibly, through the tunnels or "Bejjam" bored into the hills by Lord Shiva. that's however the place got its name Bezawada.

One of the numerous mythologies related to this place is that Arjuna prayed to Lord Shiva on high of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and also the town derived its name "Vijayawada" when this ending. Another well-liked legend is regarding the triumph of divinity Kanakadurga over the demon King Mahishasura. it's aforesaid that the growing menace of demons became unendurable for the natives. Sage Indrakila practiced severe penance, and once the divinity appeared the sage pleaded Her to reside on his head and keep vigil on the wicked demons. As per his needs of killing the demons, divinity Hindu deity created Indrakila Her permanent abode. Later, She conjointly slayed the demon king Mahishasura releasing the folks of Vijayawada from evil.

At the Kanakadurga temple, the entrancing 4-foot-high (1.2 m) icon of the spiritual being is decked out in sparkling ornaments and bright flowers. Her icon here depicts Her eight-armed type -each holding a strong weapon- in an exceedingly standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him together with her lance. The divinity is that the epitome of beauty.

Adjacent to the Kanakadurga temple is that the shrine of Malleswara Swamy on the Indrakeeladri. By ascending the steps on Capitol Hill, one comes across very little pictures of various deities, outstanding among them square measure Kanaka Hindu deity, Malleswara and Krishna(River).

Dasara festivities of Devasthanam

Sri Kanaka Hindu deity Hindu deity, the chief divinity of the temple is delineated  as blessing the visiting devotees in numerous forms (avatars) throughout the ten-day competition. A representational process of the ten kinds of triumph of excellent over evil, this type (known as 'Alankaram') of the day is chosen as per the pseudoscience star of every day, in accordance with the calendar. This year, the devotees ar being blessed consistent with the subsequent schedule of Alankarams:

Day one -SRI SWARNA KAVACHALAKRUTA Hindu deity Hindu deity

Day two - SRI BALA TRIPURA SUNDARI Hindu deity

Day three - SRI ANNAPURNA Hindu deity

Day four - SRI GAYATRI Hindu deity

Day 5- SRI LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI Hindu deity

Day six - SRI SARASWATI Hindu deity

Day seven - SRI Maha Hindu deity Hindu deity

Day eight - SRI Hindu deity Hindu deity

Day nine - SRI MAHISHASURA MARDHINI Hindu deity

Day ten - SRI RAJA RAJESWARI Hindu deity

Note: Alankarams might amendment consistent with Thidis and nakshatrams per annum

Shakambhari competition

The annual divinity Sakambhari competition is widely known in Ashadha month with deep piousness and ceremonies. throughout the three-day-long competition divinity, Kanaka Hindu deity assumes the shape of Sakambhari or Banasankari Amma of the Banashankari Amma Temple, whereby prayers ar offered to the divinity to bless all vegetables, agriculture, and food so they're plentiful and capable of nutrient the multitude. Sakambari competition is from twenty five July to twenty seven July in 2018, because it is widely known from Sukla Paksha Thrayodashi to Purnima, of Ashadha month per annum divinity Sakambhari temple is settled in Shivalik geological formation on the subject of Saharanpur Uttar in Pardesh

Pili grime services

Saswatha Pakistani monetary unit Prasadam theme

The Vedas, Upanishads, and Dharmasastras preach us:

“Annadaanat param daanam metallic element bhootam metallic element bhavishyasi Vietnam Parabrahma Swaroopam”

Kanaka Durgamma Temple 

Based on this holy plan, the Devasthanam has started a permanent food donation programme – Saswatha Pakistani monetary unit prasadam theme Pathakam.

• Devotees might pay Rs.5,116/-. this can be deposited within the bank and with the interest gained by it, thirty five folks are often gobbled one specific day chosen by the donor. Devotees might offer donation to the current Pakistani monetary unit prasada Mahayagna within the sort of cash & articles and in unlimited amount. The names list of permanent donors are going to be exhibited within the feeding hall. Donors will fancy free entry facility into Durga Temple and different sub-temples on their chosen donation day.

• Income Tax exemption are often claimed for the donations given to the current Pakistani monetary unit prasada Seva.
• Donors ought to offer D.D.s or Cheques in favour of: the manager Officer, Saswatha Pakistani monetary unit prasadam Trust, Sri Durga Malleswaraswamy varla Devasthanam, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

• Anna prasadam theme has been introduced from 1/1/1991 with fifty eight members per day with a copious quantity of Rs.15 lakhs from out of surplus funds on a similar lines of T.T.D. Scheme. The Trust is registered below Reg.No-181/99 with the title “Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy varla Saswatha Pakistani monetary unit prasadam Trust, Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada-1”. The Trust is exempted from tax below Section 80(G). There square measure regarding one,07,708 Donors as on 30-05-2015. The Timings of Pakistani monetary unit prasadam Section square measure ten A.M to 4.00 P.M.Free Prasadam

Free Prasadam

Everyday, around 5000 pilgrims square measure supplied with free meals. throughout vital festivals like Dasara pageant & Bhavani Deeksha Viramana – that persist for ten Days & half dozen days severally – regarding one,25,000 pilgrims square measure provided free meals.

The Devasthanam is distributing free prasadam to the visiting pilgrims from five A.M. to 10.00 P.M. every day. each day regarding a hundred forty five Kgs Pakistani monetary unit prasadam on traditional days and on Friday and Sunday regarding 210 Kgs of Pakistani monetary unit prasadam is being distributed.

      Prasadam                    Daily                        Friday & Sunday

• Daddhojanam                 20 kgs.                              25 kgs.
• Kattu Pongali                  25 kgs.                                 25 kgs.
• Pulihora                         75 kgs.                            125 kgs.
• Bellam Pongali        10 kgs.                      15 kgs.
• Sanagalu                          15 kgs.                        20 kgs.
• Daddhojanam (Night halt pilgrims) @9PM 25 kgs. 30 kgs.

3.Darshanam - Timings

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• SRI AMMAVARI TEMPLE TIMINGS
• Type of Darshanam Timing                  Cost Entry  
• Dharma Darshanam                       4:00 AM to 6:00 AM

                                                                   7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
                                                                   12:15 PM to 04:00 PM
                                                                   6:15 PM to 10:00 PM Free -

• Mukamandapam Darshanam        5:00 AM to 5:45 PM

                                                                  6:15 PM to 10:00 PM

                                      Rs .100/- One person Book currently

• Antharalaya Darshanam             5:00 AM to 6:00 AM

                                                               7:00 AM to 11:00 AM
                                                              12:15 PM to 04:00 PM
                                                               6:15 PM to 10:00 PM
                                                              6:45 AM to 04:45 PM

                              Rs .300/- One person Book currently

• Swarna Pushpaarchana (in sixth floo7:00 AM to 9:00AM

                                  Rs .650/- Two person Book currently

• Shivaarchana                 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM Rs .650/- Two                                                                  person Book currently
• Kadgamalarchana Pooja in Antharalayam     04:00 AM to 05:00 AM Rs .5116/- Two person square measure allowed
• Halt for Sri Ammavari Mahanivedana  11:45 AM to 12:15 PM - Ekantham
• Halt for Sri Ammavari Pancha Harathulu 05:45 PM to 06:30 PM Rs .500/- Two person square measure allowed
• Trikalarchana in Antharalayam 06:00 AM to 07:00 AM

                                                              11:00 AM to 11:45 AM
                                                      05:00 PM to 05:45 PM Rs .                                           1500/- Two person square measure allowed

Daily Sevas

• Paroksha Pooja
• Everyday, around 5000 pilgrims square measure supplied with free meals. throughout vital festivals like Dasara pageant & Bhavani Deeksha Viramana – that persist for ten Days & half dozen days severally – regarding one,25,000 pilgrims square measure provided free meals.
• Name of the Pooja      Seva Timing  Prasadam  Cost

Sri Ammavari Vastram Seva 3 AM to four AM | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM This is that the solely Seva wherever frock adorned to Sri Ammavaru is given as divine gift / Prasadam. together with that the follower also will get Laddu/Jilebi prasadam. 3:00 AM to 04:00 AM,04:30 PM to 05:30 PM 25000.00
Khadgamala Pooja in Antharalayam 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM 1. Saree
              2. Kanduva
              3. Ammavaru Laminated picture
               4. Sliver Coated Dollar 5116.00
Ammavari Sahasranamarchana (One Day) 5:00 AM to 9:00                                          PM Kumkuma Prasadam 100.00
Ammavari Astotranamarchana (One Day) 5:00 AM to 9:00 PM Kumkuma Prasadam 50.00
Sri Malleswara Swamy varla Rudrabhisekham (One Day) 5:00 AM to 12:00 PM Vibudhi Prasadam 100.00

Monthly Sevas

• Particulars of Poojas and Arjitha Sevas
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    Name of the Pooja  Seva Timing            Cost

• Pournami Omaha Pooja 6:15 PM to 7:15 PM 1116.00
• Saraswathi Yagam(On each month Mulanaskyathram) 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM Free
• Lakshakumkumarchana (On each Pournami) 03:00 PM to 05:00 PM 100.00
• Saswatha Sevas (10 YEARS)

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• Sri Ammavari Vastram Seva 3 AM to four AM | 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM This is that the solely Seva wherever frock adorned to Sri Ammavaru is given as divine gift / Prasadam. together with that the follower also will get Laddu/Jilebi prasadam. 3:00 AM to 04:00 AM,04:30 PM to 05:30 PM 25000.00
• Khadgamala Pooja in Antharalayam 4:00 AM to 5:00 AM              1. Saree
•                      2. Kanduva
•                      3. Ammavaru Laminated picture
•                     4. Sliver Coated Dollar 5116.

Near attraction

With a history of over fourteen centuries, Vijayawada could be a place with several layers. The second largest town in province boasts of being a treasure hoarded wealth of culture, history, and heritage, whereas its trendy avatar is equally pleasant to travelers and holidaymakers. From the eminent gopurams that dot the recent city, ancient rock-cut caves, and old temples to parks, forts, museums, and natural escapades, there's tons to find and skill once you've got checked in at one in every of the simplest hotels in Vijayawada.

Places to go to in Vijayawada:

• Undavalli Caves
• Mogalarajapuram Caves
• Prakasam Barrage
• Bhavani Island
• Victoria day of remembrance deposit or Bapu deposit
• Kondapalli Fort
• Gandhi Hill
• Kanaka Durga Temple
• Besant Road
• Hazratbal musjid
• Rajiv Gandhi Park
• Akkanna Madanna Caves
• Gunadala Matha Shrine
• Scrap Sculpture Park
• VMC Disney Land
• PVP Square
• Ripples Mall Mangalagiri
• Subramanya Hindu Temple
• Hinkar Thirtha religious belief Temple

All set to explore the sights and sounds within the town and beyond? Here’s a listing of a number of the simplest places to go to in Vijayawada.

1. Undavalli Caves, Vijayawada

A beautiful testimony to the wealthy history, culture, and heritage of the region, the Undavalli Caves could be a set of rock-cut temples placed amidst lush leaf. These caves, that area unit dedicated to Lord Padmanabha and Lord Narasimha, initiate to over 1300 years and were carven out of one arenaceous rock base. whereas exploring the structures and motifs of those caves, you'll bump into religious belief and Buddhist styles in addition. a brief hike from the Undavalli Caves can take you to a serene spot that gives glorious views of the avatar stream. thought-about united of the primary samples of the Gupta-style design, these caves area unit a tremendous place to go to in Vijayawada for history buffs and design connoisseurs.

Location: Penumaka – Vijayawada Road

Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; daily

Entry Fee: ₹ five per person

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2. Mogalarajapuram Caves, Vijayawada

The Mogalarajapuram Caves, another must-visit heritage landmark in Vijayawada, area unit over 1500 years recent. These rock-cut temples area unit home to sculptures and artifacts that remember the culture and non secular practices of recent Vijayawada kingdoms. The caves area unit placed terribly on the brink of town center, so that they may be accommodated into a convenient hour-long stop in your travel itinerary. a number of the key highlights of the caves embrace idols of Lord Ganesa and Lord Nataraja, 5 rock-cut sanctuaries, relievo carvings, and sculptured pillars at the doorway.

Location: the Buddha school Road

Timings: 9:00 am to 6:00 pm; daily

Entry Fee: ₹ three per person

3. Prakasam Barrage, Vijayawada

Prakasam Barrage, one in every of the foremost painting structures in Vijayawada, could be a bridge that connects the districts of avatar and Guntur. over a klick long, it spans the avatar stream and offers splendid views of the lake. The bridge was inbuilt the year 1957 and was named when Shri Tanguturi Prakasam, the primary chief minister of province. If you're a photography enthusiast, confirm that you simply visit the place throughout early morning or late evening hours to capture some superb shots. At night, the barrage is lit up and may be marveled at from a distance.

Location: Prakasam Barrage Road

Timings: 24×7; daily

Entry Fee: None

4. Bhavani Island, Vijayawada

Spread over fifty hectares right within the middle of avatar stream, Bhavani Island is one in every of the biggest stream islands in India and counts among the highest traveller places to go to in Vijayawada. except enjoying the spellbinding riverside scenery, you'll be able to additionally from boat ride, swimming, and a spread of water sports and journey activities. The island is accessible by boat twenty four hours on a daily basis however the activities here have restricted timings. With its serene ambiance, lush gardens, and exquisite natural settings, Bhavani Island is one in every of the simplest picnic spots in Vijayawada to fancy a peaceful evening along with your friends and family. 

Timings: 24×7; daily

Entry Fee: No entry fee; activities area unit guilty

5. Victoria day of remembrance deposit or Bapu deposit, Vijayawada

For those that love a decent dose of history, there's no place higher in Vijayawada than the Victoria day of remembrance deposit, additionally referred to as Bapu deposit. This archeologic deposit, that was established in 1887 and is presently pass by the Department of archaeology, has several exhibits that chart centuries of history and culture, from in an elaborate way carven idols to painted design and weapons. one in every of the key highlights of Bapu deposit could be a pristine marble sculpture of Buddha. The building’s design itself are some things to marvel at, because it displays a mixture of Indian and European designs.

Location: MG Road

Timings: ten.30 am to 5:00 pm; closed on Fridays and public holidays

Entry Fee: None

6. Kondapalli Fort, Vijayawada

The ruins of Kondapalli Fort, additionally referred to as Kondapalli Kota, provide a throwback into the medieval glory of Vijayawada. tucked away in a very mountainous space, the fort could be a serene spot wherever one will pay hours exploring its ramparts. it's around 700-years recent and a few of the newer quarters were engineered by country. the encircling forests have some smart hiking trails for those that wish to venture a bit any. the various viewpoints round the structure build it a favourite with photographers and nature lovers. The village is understood for the regionally created picket toys known as Kondapalli dolls, thus don’t forget to require a tour through the village and obtain some souvenirs to require back home.

7. Gandhi Hill, Vijayawada

Gandhi Hill, a scenic hill situated at associate elevation of over five hundred feet, is one in all the foremost visited traveller places in Vijayawada. Its location on the brink of the terminal makes it a perfect place to feel the heartbeat of this thriving town. While here, you'll get pleasure from beautiful views of the cityscape and conjointly visit the Gandhi Hill Memorial that has the stupa, a library, and a planetarium wherever you'll catch a show on spiritual leader and pay deference to the daddy of the state. The toy train ride facility at Capitol Hill makes it a perfect spot to go to together with your very little ones.

Location: Behind Vijayawada terminal

Timings: 4:00 pm to eight.30 pm; closed on Tuesdays

Entry Fee: ₹ ten per person; ₹ twenty per person for the toy train ride

8. Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada

Perched on the Indrakeeladri Hill, Kanaka Durga Temple is that the most revered Hindu temple in Vijayawada, with its history tangled with the identity of the town. consistent with legends, this temple was created by mythical being and was dedicated to the god Durga. The spiritual being here is taken into account to be self-manifested or swayambhu, and therefore the shrine homes a 4-feet tall idol of the god, decked out with ornaments and flowers. Dussehra is one in all the most important festivals here and therefore the structure of the shrine may be a example of South Indian temple design.

Location: Mallikarjunapeta 

Timings: 5:00 am to 1:00 pm and 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm; on a daily basis

Entry Fee: None

9. Besant Road, Vijayawada

Touted because the industrial heart of Vijayawada, Besant Road may be a prime selection for recreation, dining, and looking. the road is known for its stores commerce garments and different fashion accessories. individuals of Andhra Pradesh love their cinema and Besant Road is home to several picture theatres wherever you'll watch a number of the most recent Telugu releases. If you're a gastronome, you'll get pleasure from the large type of cuisines offered at the restaurants and eateries that dot the realm. the most effective time to go to Besant Road is within the evening once the town comes alive.

10. Hazratbal house of God, Vijayawada

Hazratbal may be a known house of God that contains a relic of the Prophet, creating it a holy web site for the Muslim devotees within the town. jactitation of lovely design and situated handily within the town, this white structure is one in all the foremost picturesque stops in Vijayawada. The place is most huddled on Fridays, thus guests UN agency need to form an off-the-cuff visit will set up their trip consequently.

Timings: 9:30 am to 5:30 pm; on a daily basis

Entry Fee: None

11. Rajiv Gandhi Park, Vijayawada

When you build an inventory of the highest ten places to go to in Vijayawada, Rajiv Gandhi Park ought to be in it and for all the proper reasons. The riverside location of the park not solely adds to its attract however conjointly permits you to catch a decent read of the avatar. If you like a quiet evening together with your darling ones, you'll wander round the gardens on neat ways flanked by flower beds. a number of the key attractions at the park embrace a mini-train (perfect for your very little ones), a musical fountain, and lifelike structures of prehistoric animals and dinosaurs.

Location: Krishnalanka

Timings: 2:00 pm to 9:00 pm (Monday to Friday); 2:00 pm to 10:00 pm (Saturdays and Sundays)

Musical Fountain: 7:30 pm to 8:15 pm; all days except on Mondays

Entry Fee: ₹ three for adults; ₹ two for youths

12. Akkanna Madanna Caves, Vijayawada

Vijayawada is synonymous  with previous shrines and cave temples and therefore the Akkana Madanna Caves area unit another notable addition to the present list. situated at the bottom of the Indrakeeladri Hills, the cave temples were carved  and sliced within the seventeenth century and area unit dedicated to Hindu gods, whereas the caves initiate to the sixth and seventh centuries. Morning and late afternoon hours area unit the most effective time to go to the place.

Location: Mallikarjunapeta

Timings: 24×7; all days of the week

Entry Fee: None

13. Gunadala Matha Shrine, Vijayawada

An important place of worship for Christians, the Gunadala Matha Shrine is another name within the list of places to envision in Vijayawada. situated on a incline, the place offers a scenic setting to pay some tranquil moments. there's a deposit within the church premises wherever you'll learn a lot of regarding the shrine and its significance. throughout the annual feast of Our woman of Lourdes, the church and its encompassing area unitas are noisy with activities as individuals from all faiths come back and participate within the pageant.

Location: Lurdhunagar, Christurajapuram

Timings: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; on a daily basis

Entry Fee: None

14. Scrap Sculpture Park, Vijayawada

One of the distinctive Vijayawada traveller places, the Scrap Sculpture Park is packed with ingenious installations. The theme of the park may be a terribly relevant and novel one – installations crafted exploitation scrap metals. From animals made from previous pipes and metal plates to representations of cars and motorbikes, there's a great deal to stay guests engaged and impressed. you'll visit the park throughout the late afternoon hours and revel in some smart photography because the lightweight plays with the various textures and tones of the installations.

Location: MG Road, Governorpet

Timings: 24×7; on a daily basis

How to Reach Vijayawada

 By Air

The city has its own field called Vijayawada field and is found at a distance of twenty kilometre from the guts of town in Gannavaram. From here one will get flights on an everyday interval that connects the place to Hyderabad and Vishakhapatnam. For international flights, one will 1st reach Hyderabad and from there will get a flight. Therefore, a way to reach Vijayawada by air isn't that robust associated anyone will reach the place with an ease. you'll be able to simply get flights to Vijayawada .

Nearest field : Vijayawada field, Vijayawada

 By Rail

The Vijayawada terminus is one among the main railheads set within the Chennai-Delhi route. The railhead is connected well to all or any the main railway stations of the region and one will get frequent trains from her

 By Road

The APSRTC buses connect town with all the main cities of the state likewise because the contiguous states. a way to reach Vijayawada is one among the main issues however the regular service of the buses makes it doable for all to succeed in the place with none delay or problem. Hyderabad (273 km), Tirupati (407 km) and Chennai (449 km) square measure the few places close to Vijayawada. Buses from Vijayawada to Chennai, Vishakhapatnam, Secunderabad, Chittoor, Tirupati and alternative cities square measure simply availble.