Vijayawada Kanaka Durga temple timings

Checked 2026-09-16 against the official sources below

Kanaka Durga temple timings run in three darshan windows through the day, from 5 am to 10 pm, with two short pauses for temple rituals. The Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam sits on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada. Below is the timings panel published on the Devasthanam’s own site and the drive from nearby cities.

Daily darshan timings at Kanaka Durga

The Devasthanam’s website lists one darshan schedule for every day. Morning darshan runs from 5 am to 11.45 am, then darshan pauses for Naivedyam until 12.30 pm. Afternoon darshan runs from 12.30 pm to 5.45 pm, then pauses again for Pancha Harathi until 6.30 pm. Evening darshan runs from 6.30 pm to 10 pm. The Devasthanam notes that timings may change on festivals and special occasions, most of all during Dasara Navaratri.

TimeWhat happens
05:00 to 11:45Morning darshan
11:45 to 12:30Naivedyam (darshan paused)
12:30 to 17:45Afternoon darshan
17:45 to 18:30Pancha Harathi (darshan paused)
18:30 to 22:00Evening darshan

Sevas and bookings

Besides free darshan, the Devasthanam lists online sevas including Kumkumarchana, Rudra Homam, Chandi Homam and longer Saswatha (multi year) sevas booked in advance. Pavalimpu (Ekantha) Seva is performed at 9 pm. Sevas are booked on the Devasthanam’s own site.

Getting to Vijayawada Kanaka Durga

The temple is on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada. By road it is 268 km from Hyderabad, roughly 3 h 35 min of driving, and about 9 km within Vijayawada itself. The table below shows the drive from other cities.

FromRoad distanceDrive time
Hyderabad268 km3 h 35 min
Bengaluru629 km8 h 5 min
Chennai452 km5 h 55 min
Vijayawada9 km10 min
Visakhapatnam349 km4 h 20 min
Kurnool336 km4 h 10 min

Sources

Temples change timings and rules during festivals and eclipses. Confirm on the trust’s website the week you travel. This site is independent and does not sell tickets or rooms.

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Frequently asked questions

What are Kanaka Durga temple timings?

Morning darshan runs 5 am to 11.45 am, afternoon darshan 12.30 pm to 5.45 pm, and evening darshan 6.30 pm to 10 pm, according to the Devasthanam’s timings panel.

Why does darshan close at Kanaka Durga temple?

Darshan pauses from 11.45 am to 12.30 pm for Naivedyam and from 5.45 pm to 6.30 pm for Pancha Harathi.

How far is Kanaka Durga temple from Hyderabad?

About 268 km by road, roughly 3 h 35 min of driving.

Do Kanaka Durga temple timings change on festivals?

Yes. The Devasthanam states timings may vary on festivals and special occasions such as Dasara Navaratri.

What sevas can I book at Kanaka Durga temple?

The Devasthanam lists Kumkumarchana, Rudra Homam, Chandi Homam, Pavalimpu Seva and longer Saswatha sevas, bookable online.