Kanaka Durga Temple is a famous temple in Andhra Pradesh, India. India, officially the Republic of India (भारत गणराज्य inc-Latn Bhārat Gaṇarājya; see also other Indian languages) is a country It is located on the Indrakeeladri hill in the city of Vijayawada on the banks of Krishna River. Vijayawada ( (విజయవాడ also known as Bezawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River This article is about an Indian river For other meanings of this river names see Krishna (disambiguation and Krishnaveni.
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Legend of Goddess
According to a legend, the now verdant Vijayawada was once a rocky region strewn with hillocks that were obstructing the flow of River Krishna. Vijayawada ( (విజయవాడ also known as Bezawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River This article is about an Indian river For other meanings of this river names see Krishna (disambiguation and Krishnaveni. The land was thus rendered unfit for habitation or cultivation. Invocation to Lord Siva led to His directing the hills to give way to river Krishna. And lo! the river started flowing unimpeded with all its might, through the tunnels or "Bejjam" bored into the hills by Lord Siva. That is how the place got its name Bezawada.
One of the many mythologies associated with this place is that Arjuna prayed to Lord Siva on top of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and the city derived its name "Vijayawada" after this victory. Yet another popular legend is about the triumph of goddess Kanakadurga over the demon king Mahishasura. It is said that once upon a time, the growing menace of demons became unendurable for the natives living in this region. Sage Indrakila, took to severe penance and when the goddess appeared, the sage begged Her to reside on his head and keep vigil on the wicked demons. As per his wishes, after killing the demons, goddess Durga made Indrakila Her permanent abode. Later She also slayed the demon king Mahishasura freeing the people of Vijayawada from the evil clutches of the demon.
At the Kanakadurga temple, the enchanting four-foot high icon of the deity bedecked in glittering ornaments and bright flowers, with eight powerful weapons in eight hands is in a standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him with her trident. The goddess is the epitome of beauty.
Adjacent to the Kanakadurga temple is the shrine of Malleswara Swamy on the Indrakiladri. By ascending the steps on the hill, one comes across little images of different deities, prominent among them being Kali, Siva and Krishna.
Description
Kanaka Durga Temple is synonymous with Vijayawada. It is mentioned in the sacred texts. [1]
This is the place where Arjuna obtained the Pasupatha astra after his great penance for Lord Shiva. Arjuna or Arjun ( Sanskrit: अर्जुन arjuna) is one of the heroes of the Hindu epic Mahābhārata, whose name Penance is repentance of Sins as well as the proper name of the Catholic and Orthodox Christian Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation/Confession Shiva:(pronunciation; Sanskrit: शिव Śiva, lit "Auspicious one" One of the Trimurtis Shiva is the supreme God in the Shaiva The temple was constructed for Goddess Durga by Arjuna. In Hinduism, Durga ("the inaccessible" or "the invincible" or Maa Durga (Mother Durga is a form of Devi, the supreme Goddess It is connected by steps and a ghats road. As used in many parts of South Asia, the term ghat ( Bengali: ঘাট ghaţ, Hindi: घाट " Steps quot refers to a
The temple occupies an important place in the scriptures as several of the Sivalilas and Saktimahimas were enacted on or around it, making the region a place of unequalled spiritual significance and attracting pilgrims since time immemorial. [2]
It is mentioned in the vedas that the deity in the Kanaka Durga temple is regarded as 'Swayambhu' or self-manifested, hence is considered very powerful. "Veda" redirects here For other uses see Veda (disambiguation. Swayambhu (also spelt Svayambhu) means Self-manifested or that which is created by its own accord
Inscriptions of different dynasties are found in the temple. [3]
Dasara Celebrations
Special pujas are performed during Dasara also called Navaratri. Dasara, also called "Navaratri" is among the most important festivals celebrated in India. Navratri ( Sanskrit: नवरात्रि is a Hindu Festival of worship and dance The most significant are Saraswati puja and Theppotsavam. Saraswati (pronounced as; Sanskrit: sa सरस्वती sarasvatī; Malay: Saraswati Thai: สุรัสวดี is the
The festival of Dasara for Goddess Durga is celebrated here every year. A large number of pilgrims attend the colourful celebrations and take a holy dip in the Krishna river. This article is about an Indian river For other meanings of this river names see Krishna (disambiguation and Krishnaveni. [4]
Transport
Located in the heart of Vijaywada city, the temple is just a 10 minutes drive from the railway station. Vijayawada ( (విజయవాడ also known as Bezawada is the third largest city in Andhra Pradesh, India, located on the banks of the Krishna River Vijayawada is located 275 kilometers from Hyderabad. It is well connected by road rail and air from all parts of the country
Devasthanam's Dasara festivities of 2007
Sri Kanaka Durga Devi, the chief deity of the temple is portrayed as blessing the visiting devotees in various forms (avatars) during the ten day festival. A symbolic representation of the 10 forms of triumph of good over evil, this form (known as 'Alankaram') of the day is chosen as per the astrological star of each day, in accordance with the lunar calendar. This year, the devotees are being blessed according to the following schedule of Alankarams:
12-10-2007 - SRI SWARNA KAVACHALAKRUTA DURGA DEVI
13-10-2007 - SRI BALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI
14-10-2007 - SRI GAYATRI DEVI
15-10-2007 - SRI ANNAPURNA DEVI
16-10-2007 - SRI LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI
17-10-2007 - SRI SARASWATI DEVI
18-10-2007 - SRI MAHA LAKSHMI DEVI
19-10-2007 - SRI DURGA DEVI
20-10-2007 - SRI MAHISHASURA MARDHINI DEVI
21-10-2007 - SRI RAJA RAJESWARI DEVI
References
- ^ Kanka Durga. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ Devi Kanaka Durga, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ Kanaka Durga Temple. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
- ^ Kanaka Durga Temple. Retrieved on 2006-08-20. Year 2006 ( MMVI) was a Common year starting on Sunday of the Gregorian calendar. Events 636 - Battle of Yarmouk: Arab forces led by Khalid ibn al-Walid take control of Syria and Palestine
External links
- [For enquiry contact temple office telephone no : (0866) 2425744, 2423600]
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