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Kanaka Durga

कनकदुर्गा
Also known as: Kanaka Durgā, Vijayawada Durga, Indrakeeladri Devi

About

The presiding goddess of the Kanaka Durga temple in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Seated on the Indrakeeladri hill overlooking the Krishna river. Represents the fierce, protective form of Durga who slayed the demon Mahishasura. One of the most important Shakti temples in South India.

Attributes

Temple goddessShakti PithaProtectionAndhra deityKrishna river

Symbols

LionTrishulaSwordShieldLotusIndrakeeladri hill
Consort
Shiva
Vahana (Mount)
Lion

Associated Mantras

Om Kanaka Durgāyai Namaḥ
Kanaka Durga Stotram
Durga Suktam

Festivals

Navaratri (Vijayawada)DasaraDurga PujaAnnual temple festivals

Scriptures

PuranasDevi MahatmyaTemple legends

Regions Worshipped

Andhra PradeshTelanganaSouth India

Iconography

Seated on lion. Holds trishula, sword, shield, and lotus. Crowned, three-eyed. Fierce yet motherly expression. Located on Indrakeeladri hill.