sri kanaka mahalakshmi Temple

Sthala Purana of the Temple:

In so far as Sthalapuranam of this Temple is concerned, there is no authentic information. It is learnt that Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the family deity of the then Rajas of Visakhapatnam. The locality where the idol was found is called Burujupeta since it was near Buruju of the Fort of the then Rajas.

According to local story, in the year 1912, the Idol of Godess Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru was taken out from the well and it was installed at the center of the road i.e., amidst the Municipal lane. The Municipal authorities, for the purpose of widening the road, have shifted the Idol from admidst the road to a corner of the road. During which period i.e., in the year 1917 the dangerous contagious disease `Plague spread over the town and so many deaths occurred in Visakhapatnam village. The people of Visakhapatnam were afraid of the incident and thought the devastation was due to shifting of idol of goddess `Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi and therefore, re-erected Ammavari Idol to its original place i.e., at the center of the road as it existed now. Owing to re-erection, the `Plague disease was cured and normalcy was restored. With this, the villagers have a staunch belief that it is all due to miracle of Goddess., and thus from then onwards the Villagers used to worship the Goddess by peforming sevas with much devotion. Further, the people of the vicinity have strong belief that ` Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the `MOTHER OF TRUTH and will always bless her devotees by fulfilling their requirements. The lady devotees have staunch belief that the Goddess bless them with Sumangali. The devotees of Goddess bring their newly born babies to the temple and keep them at the feet of Goddess and seek blessings.

History of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam

There is an interesting tale attached to the origin of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple. According to locals, the idol of the presiding deity, Ammavari, was found in the well that was located near the fort of the then Rajas. In the year 1912, it was taken out and placed in the centre of the road. To widen the same road, the Municipal Department thought of shifting the statue to some other place and hence, installed it in the corner of the road. Right after the whole incident i.e., in 1917, the town started suffering from the disease called Plague and so many people died in the village. Seeing the overall condition, people got scared and figured out that it all happened due to the movement of the idol from one place to another. And, to protect the town from this life-taking disease, they bought the statue back to its original place where it was earlier installed.Owing to re-erection, the village got free of the Plague disease and the villagers had a sign of relief. Since then, the idol of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi is worshipped by people with full faith and devotion.

• Entry Fee and Make sure you leave your footwear outside the temple premises.
• Do not carry outside food and beverages along.

How to Reach Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam

Getting to Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple in Visakhapatnam is quite easy. From a wide variety of options such as local buses, shared cabs and taxis, you can opt your preferred mode of transportation as per your convenience. By Air: Board a direct flight from the prominent cities of India to Visakhapatnam to get to the temple in the least possible time. Visakhapatnam International Airport, which is only 13 km drive away, operates various domestic and international flights such as Spice Jet, Air India, Alliance Air, Air Asia, Air Costa and IndiGo for the ease of tourists from all around the world.

Timings of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam

The entry fee to visit Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple in Visakhapatnam is INR 20 per person for special darshan. It is open for its visitors 24 hours a day. However, the temple is closed from 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM and from 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM for cleaning purposes.

Travel Tips for Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Visakhapatnam

• Always take a bath and wear clean clothes before you enter the temple.
• Restrict yourself from bringing too much money or jewellery with you.

By Train: Approximately 3 km away from the temple is the Visakhapatnam Railway Station that serves regular trains from Hyderabad, Kolkata, Chennai, Bangalore, Mumbai and Kolkata to Visakhapatnam and vice-versa. After arriving at the junction, look for an auto ride or simply choose to walk to reach your destination. By Road: If you prefer travelling via roadways, there are several state-owned buses available that take a minimum of 12-14 hours to reach Dwarka Bus Stand in Visakhapatnam. From Dwarka Bus Stand, the Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple is only 5 km away. And to cover that distance, you can hire a private vehicle from the list of top car rental companies in Visakhapatnam to experience hassle free journey.