Located in the Burujupeta area of Visakhapatnam, Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple is a famous temple dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi. Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the family deity of the then "Rajas of Visakhapatnam". The temple is unique in a way that it is situated at the center of the road.

Location Andhra Pradesh , Visakhapatnam, Hyderabad

Legend

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 rulers of Visakhapatnam. According to the legends, the Idol of Godess was taken out from the well in 1912 and was installed at the center of the road. However, the idol was shifted from admidst the road to a corner of the road for the purpose of widening the road. In 1917, Plauge spread over the  town and many died. People believed that the plauge occurred due to shifting of idol of goddess. So they re-erected the idol to its original place.After that the disease was cured.

Architecture

The temple is situated at the center of the road. It does not have a roof. There is a hall of worship created adjoining the temple.

Culture

Located in Andhra Pradesh, Visakhapatnam is an important industrial hub in the coastal region. Being one of the largest seaports of the country, Visakhapatnam prides on its illustrious historical background and its affluent cultural heritage maintained and evolved over the centuries. People from diverse religious, social and cultural backgrounds live a harmonious and peaceful life in Visakhapatnam.

Darsan Info

The temple is open 24 hours.

Thursday is the most auspicious day for the goddess Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi.

Darsan Dresscode

There is no specific dress code. Clean and conservative clothing is preferred.

Famous Festival

Margasiramasa Mahothsvam

Temple Rituals

Panchamruthabhishekam, Sahasranamarchana, Balabhoga Nivedhana - 5:00 AM to 6:00 AM

Sarva Darsanams - 6:00 AM

Cleaning of Temple - 11:00 AM to 11:30 AM

Panchamruthabhishekam, Astotharanamarchana, Rajabhogam, Mahanivedhana - 11:30 AM to 12:00 PM

Sarva Darsanams - from 12:00 PM

Cleaning of Temple - 5:30 PM to 6:00 PM

Panchamruthabhishekam, Astothara Sathanamarchana, Sayamnivedhana - 6:00 PM to 6:30 PM

Sarva Darsanams - 6:30 PM to 5:00 AM

KumKum Pooja - 7:00 AM to 9:00 PM

Ksheerabhishekam Pooja - Performed on every Friday from 8:00 AM to 9:00 AM           `

Special Rituals

During the one month festival (Margasiramasa Mahothsvam), every year, nearly 300 persons are fed daily. Nearly 600 people are fed on Thursdays on Saswatha Annadanam and approximately 10 thousand people are fed on the last day of the festival by collecting donations from the philanthropists.

Additional Info

 

Sri Venkata Sai Nellore Mess

Mumbai Chapathi Centre

 

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