3 Best Temples in Vijayawada

“Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam is popularly known as Kanaka Durga. The temple is located on the banks of the Krishna River specifically on Indrakeeladri. The temple has attracted 271,605 visitors and devotees. The temple is dedicated to the strength of Goddess Durga in the form of Swayambhu. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam celebrates numerous festivals and the Dussehra festival invites more devotees. The temple also features special festivities and the idol is adorned elaborately during the ten days of celebrations. The temple provides a welcoming atmosphere for devotees to immerse themselves in prayers and to pay respect.”

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“Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is an ideal place that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu, the primary deity of the temple. The temple also houses the deities of Lord Siva, Satyanarayana Swamy, Subrahmanyeswara Swamy, Vinayaka, Nagaraja, Hanuman Ji, and the Navagrahas. The temple ensures a spacious hall designed for hosting various devotional speeches and programs. The temple also features a wedding hall that serves as a valuable venue for marriage ceremonies. Sri Venkateswara Swamy Temple is believed to have been constructed in the 19th century. The volunteers of the temple organise various activities and cultural programs on festival days, particularly during Navaratri and Annamayya Jayanthi.”

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“Undavalli Cave Temple is an ideal and elegant destination that is dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This is a cave temple where the caves have been cut from the northern slope of the hill. The complex of the cave is protected by the Archaeological survey. The temple also ensures a diverse range of sculptures that are dedicated to the Hindu trinity of Brahma, Vishnu, and Maheshwara. Undavalli Cave Temple has a special feature where the principal deity Lord Vishnu is in a reclining position. The sacred haven is surrounded by lush greenery which ensures a pleasant and relaxed atmosphere. The temple is located near the Vijayawada railway station. Visitors and devotees make their visit to this divine place to seek the blessings of the Deities.”

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