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Location
Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi
Temple is located in the historic Burujupeta area of Visakhapatnam
(Vizag), Andhra Pradesh. It is one of the most revered temples in the city
and a spiritual anchor for locals and pilgrims alike.
Temple Significance
- The temple is dedicated to Sri
Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavaru, considered the presiding deity of
Vizag.
- According to legend, the idol was
discovered in a well near the fort of the local rulers and installed in
the center of the road in 1912.
- When authorities attempted to
relocate the idol in 1917, a plague outbreak occurred. Locals believed the
disturbance angered the goddess, and once the idol was restored, the
plague subsided.
- Devotees believe that wishes are
fulfilled when prayers are offered with a pure heart. Thursdays are
especially auspicious.
Navratri Utsavams – 2025
Schedule
The Navratri
celebrations at Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple begin on September 22,
2025, with each day dedicated to a different form of Goddess Lakshmi:
|
Date |
Lakshmi Form |
|
Sep 22 - |
Kanaka Mahalakshmi |
|
Sep 23 - |
Adi Lakshmi |
|
Sep 24 - |
Dhana Lakshmi |
|
Sep 25 - |
Dhanya Lakshmi |
|
Sep 26 - |
Dhairya Lakshmi |
|
Sep 27 - |
Santana Lakshmi |
|
Sep 28 - |
Vijaya Lakshmi |
|
Sep 29 - |
Vidya Lakshmi |
|
Sep 30 - |
Gaja Lakshmi |
|
Oct 01 - |
Maha Lakshmi |
|
Oct 02 - |
Kanaka Mahalakshmi |
Each day features special alankaram, abhishekams, and devotional programs, drawing thousands of devotees.