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According to a legend, the now verdant Vijayawada was once a rocky region strewn with hills that obstructed the flow of River Krishna. The land was thus rendered unfit for habitation or cultivation. Invocation to Lord Shiva for His intervention directed the hills to make way for the river. And the river started flowing unimpeded with all its might, through the tunnels or "Bejjam" bored into the hills by Lord Shiva. That is how the place got its name Bezawada.[citation needed] One of the many mythologies associated with this place is that Arjuna prayed to Lord Shiva on top of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and the city derived its name "Vijayawada" after this victory. Another popular legend is about the triumph of goddess Kanakadurga over the demon King Mahishasura. It is said that the growing menace of demons became unbearable for the natives. Sage Indrakila practiced severe penance, and when the goddess appeared the sage pleaded Her to reside on his head and keep vigil on the wicked demons. As per his wishes of killing the demons, Goddess Durga made Indrakila Her permanent abode. Later, She also slayed the demon king Mahishasura freeing the people of Vijayawada from evil.[citation needed] At the Kanakadurga temple, the enchanting 4-foot-high (1.2 m) icon of the deity is bedecked in glittering ornaments and bright flowers. She is shown eight arms, each holding a powerful weapon, in a standing posture over the demon Mahishashura and piercing him with her trident. The goddess is the epitome of beauty.[citation needed] Adjacent to the Kanakadurga temple is the shrine of Malleswara Swamy on the Indrakeeladri. By ascending the steps on the hill, one comes across little images of different deities, prominent among them are Kanaka Durga, Malleswara and Krishna(River).
Sri Kanaka Durga Devi, the chief deity of the temple is portrayed as blessing the visiting devotees in various forms (avatars) during the ten day festival. A symbolic representation of the 10 forms of triumph of good over evil, this form (known as 'Alankaram') of the day is chosen as per the astrological star of each day, in accordance with the lunar calendar. This year, the devotees are being blessed according to the following schedule of Alankarams:
Day 1 -SRI SWARNA KAVACHALAKRUTA DURGA DEVI
Day 2 - SRI BALA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI
Day 3 - SRI ANNAPURNA DEVI
Day 4 - SRI GAYATRI DEVI
Day 5- SRI LALITHA TRIPURA SUNDARI DEVI
Day 6 - SRI SARASWATI DEVI
Day 7 - SRI MAHA LAKSHMI DEVI
Day 8 - SRI DURGA DEVI
Day 9 - SRI MAHISHASURA MARDHINI DEVI
Day 10 - SRI RAJA RAJESWARI DEVI
Note: Alankarams may change according to Thidis and nakshatrams every year
Kanakadurgamma Temple situated on the banks of river krishna,Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada. Sri Kanakadurgamma (kanaka durga) is swayambu(self-manifested). It is one of the largest temples in India. and 2nd largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. Temple commonly called as Vijayawada Kanaka Durgamma Temple,in the Krithayuga goddess Durga killed Mahishasura who was a disaster for World. Then goddess Durga shined on the Keela mountain with eight arms in the form of MAHISHASURA MARDINI as she had given boon to keela. On this mountain, goddess Durga had been glowing with the lighting of crores of suns, with golden colour. Since that, Indra and all the deities praised her chanting "KANAKA DURGA" and they had been worshipping her daily. One of the many mythologies associated with this place is that Arjuna prayed to Lord Shiva on top of Indrakeela hill to win His blessings and the city derived its name "Vijayawada" after this victory. Another popular legend is about the triumph of goddess Kanakadurga over the demon King Mahishasura. It is said that the growing menace of demons became unbearable for the natives.
Medical Help was provided to Slum Children and Street Kids. Emmanuel Seva Group arranged for free medical check-ups and medicines for these kids.Orphanages have been established in Delhi, Meerut, Dehradun and Noida and all basic needs of the kids are taken care of– food, clothes, shelter, healthcare and support are provided. As Education is highly valued and is the only way through which a promising future can be built for the kids, they all attend schools and emphasis is laid upon meeting their learning needs. Apart from the homes for orphans, the organization has also established learning centres where kids of lepers, prison inmates and street kids are educated and provided with all possible support that is required. Efforts are being continuously made to abolish hardships from their life and to keep them engaged productively for a brighter future. The organisation aims to grow, increase its reach and make a much bigger impact on the lives of children, who need a helping hand to save them from a life of misery and turmoil. By working for their survival, development and education, Joshua Devraj, founder of Emmanuel Seva Group aims to bring about change in the condition of underprivileged children in India.
The Temples are dissemination centers for Tradition , Culture, Art and Music since ancient times Keeping the view of above The Commissioner, Endowment Department, Andhrapradesh has instructed the temples of the state that to conduct traditional cultural programs in the temples in the name of “KALARADHANA” (OR) “NIVEDANA” in every week preferable on the days when piligrim rush is more The main objectives of the program are To offer the Cultural Art forms to the presiding Deities of the Kshetram as a Kaikaryam. To propagate Hindu Dharma , Bhakthi cult, Tradition and Culture To create an awareness about the significance of our traditional art performances such as Harikatha,Burrakatha, Bhajana Sankeerthana, Bhakthi Sangeetham,Vadya Sangeetham etc.,Vijayawada city has already been witnessing VIP rush after Naidu held his swearing-in ceremony between Vijayawada and Guntur on June 8. Most of the VIPs, who participated in the programme, offered prayers at the Durga temple. And now with Chandrababu Naidu planning to spend at least two days a week at the proposed camp office in Vijayawada region, the VIP rush will increase in the coming weeks.
