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SRI DURGA MALLESWARA SWAMY VARLA DEVASTHANAM,

BRIEF NOTES

Goddess Kanaka Durga manifested herself (Swayambhu) on the hillock known as Indrakeeladri situated on the left Bank of River Krishna at Vijayawada.  The origin of this shrine is known to be of 8^th century. The temple was constructed during the Regime of  Mogalaya rulers. According to Sthalapuranam, Mogalaya Ruler Thanisha with the assistance of his Ministers Akkanna and Madanna managed the temple with head quarters at Kondapalli.

            His Holiness Sri Sri Sri Sankara Bhagavatpadulu (Adi Sankaracharya) visited this temple during 8^th century and worshipped the deity and installed “ SRICHAKRAM” at the feet of Goddess. This temple is of Smartha Agama Sampradaya. Sub-temples of Lord Sri Malleswara Swamy varu, Sri Nataraja Swamy temple are located on north east corner of Goddess. Sri Subrahmanyeswara Swamy Temple is located on north side of main temple. This temple is one of the 10 major temples of the state and one of the popular pilgrimage centre, and has been acquiring importance day by day.

PUBLICATION:

            Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada is published u/s 6(a) (ii) of the act 30/87 and it is under the administrative control of the Commissioner, Endowments Department, Hyderabad.

REGISTRATION:

            Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, Vijayawada is registered u/s 43 of APC & HRI Act 30/87

SOURCES OF INCOME:

The major sources of income of the temple is by way of hundials, fees for special Darshanam, sale of Sarees, Prasadams, Coconut halves, Rents on stalls, interest on investments, Transport  and agricultural lands, Rusums of various poojas.

(1)   Properties

     The temple owns the following landed properties in Krishna and Guntur District.

Total land:  Ac.220-54 cts.

1.   Wet land   : Ac. 162-55cts.

2.   Dry land    : Ac.  57-99cts.