The temple of Kanaka Durga the Goddess of power, riches and benevolence and the presiding deity of Vijayawada, is thronged by lakhs of pilgrims for worship during the “Navarathri” festival which is celebrated with Religious fervor, pomp and festivity. The ancient temple of Kanaka Durga , atop the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the Sacred river Krishna in Vijayawada. Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy varla Devasthanam is at 16.5154° North, 80.6059° East coordinates.

Vijayawada is practically the center of Andhra in all its aspects. It is an important junction in the Madras-Calcutta, Madras – Delhi routes, and probably the foremost town of Andhra. It contains three ancient temples viz., the Kanakadurga temple, the Malleswara Swamy temple and the Vijayeswara Swamy temple. These are the three temples of Vijayawada.