One of the most important centers mentioned in the sacred texts is the Kanakadurga Temple, Built atop a hill, the temple is synonymous with Vijayawada, while Kanakadurga More
Prominence of the Temple
Indrakeeladri is the unique in that it has been choosen abode of Kanakdurga and her consort Malleswara as Swayambhu (Self existent). Here the Durga re sides on the right side of the Malleswara as against the tradition of Goddeses taking their position on the left of their consorts.