Goddess Sri Kanakamalalakshmi is the presiding deity of the Visakhapatnam locals. It is believed that Goddess Sri Kanakamalahshmi is considered the family deity of rulers of this area and the present location of the Temple; was in the rampars of their fort. People believe that the area gained the name of Burujupeta since it is in this area that the ramparts of the fort existed in the past. The idol (bust of Goddess) was located in the middle of a narrow street in Burujupeta. Unlike in other Temple;s in Andhra Pradesh, if not in South India, that the devotees can directly worship the deity. It is a practice completely different from any other Temple; where the devotees can only come up to the sanctum sanctorum but cannot enter it. A devotee can break a coconut and pour the water on the idol, apply kumkum and turmeric himself or herself. It is common that milk abishekam being performed by devotees. The Temple; priest do perform the daily puja and other rituals but the devotees worship the Goddess on their own. Thursday is the most auspicious day for the Goddess and thousands throng the Temple; every Thursday.
The month of Margasira according to Hindu calendar (observed as Margasira Masam) that generally comes during November-December every year is considered the most auspicious one and perhaps this is why the annual celebrations of Goddess Sri Kanakamalalakshmi said to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi are organized at the Temple;. The festivities began with fervor on the morning with the traditional nadaswar followed by panchamrutabhishekam and sahasranama kumkum puja. Later, the abishekam to the Goddess was performed with milk, followed by pujas in the after afternoon and evening. Recital of Lalitha Sahasranamam in the morning, rendering of Annamayya kritis, Harikahtha and devotional music programme in the evening were organized. Thousands of devotees offered worship on the opening day and the devotional fervor continues for the rest of the month. Especially on Thursday nearly two lakh devotees throng the Temple; to have darshan. Besides, panchamruthabhishekam and ksheerabhisheka seva, special programmes like recital of the Bhagavad-Gita, Sapthasathi and Mahavidya, Lakshmi homam and Srichakrapuja are being conducted during the month.
A unique feature this year is the Ashtalakshmi alankaram from December 22 to 30 at the Temple; premises. This year, the Ashtalakshmi idols at the Anivetti Mandapam have comes as a pleasant surprise. Moulded in concrete, they are set up close to the roof in two rows on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There are ten new idols. Besides the beautiful Ashtalakshmis, there is an idol of Sri Kanakamalalakshmi towards north and facing Her is Sri Rajarajeswari Devi on the south beginning form the sanctum sanctorum and the eight Lakshmi idols are distributed equally beside the two idols.
Sahasra Nama Pooja: 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM
Balabhogam:6:30 AM
Sarva Darshan :6:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Raja Bhogam :12:00 Noon
Sarava Darshan : 12:15 Noon to 6:00 PM
Astottaram : 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
The Executive
Sri Kanakamahalakshmi Ammavari Temple;
22-91-6, Buruju Peta
Reading Room
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
India
Telephone: +91-891-2568645
LegendsSthalapuranam & Stories behind the Temple & Legends So far as Sthalapuranam of this Temple; is concerned there is no authentic information.It is learnt that Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the family diety 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 Rajas.It is learnt that in the year 1912 the Idol of Goddess Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru was taken out from the well and it was installed at the enter of the road i.e., amidst the Municipal lane. The Municipal authorities,for the purpose of widening the road, have shifted the Idol from amidst the road to a corner of the road. During which period i.e., in the year 1917 the dangerous contagious disease ‘Plague’ spread over the town and so many deaths occurred in Visakhapatnam village. The people of Visakhapatnam were afraid of the incident and thought the devastation was due to shifting of idol of goddess
‘Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi’ and therefore, re-erected Ammavari Idol to its original place i.e., at the center of the road as it existed now. Owing to re-erection, the ‘Plague’ disease was cured and normalcy was restored. With this, the villagers have a staunch belief that it is all due to miracle of Goddess, and thus from then onwards the Villagers used to worship the Goddess
by performing sevas with much devotion. Further, the people of the vicinity have strong belief that ‘Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavaru’ is the ‘MOTHER OF TRUTH’ and will always bless her devotees by fulfilling their requirements. The lady devotees have staunch belief that the Goddess bless them with “Sumangali”.he devotees of Goddess bring their newly born babies to the Temple; and keep them at the pial of Goddess and seek blessings.
The month of Margasira according to Hindu calendar (observed as Margasira Masam) that generally comes during November-December every year is considered the most auspicious one and perhaps this is why the annual celebrations of Goddess Sri Kanakamalalakshmi said to be an incarnation of Goddess Lakshmi are organized at the Temple;. The festivities began with fervor on the morning with the traditional nadaswar followed by panchamrutabhishekam and sahasranama kumkum puja. Later, the abishekam to the Goddess was performed with milk, followed by pujas in the after afternoon and evening. Recital of Lalitha Sahasranamam in the morning, rendering of Annamayya kritis, Harikahtha and devotional music programme in the evening were organized. Thousands of devotees offered worship on the opening day and the devotional fervor continues for the rest of the month. Especially on Thursday nearly two lakh devotees throng the Temple; to have darshan. Besides, panchamruthabhishekam and ksheerabhisheka seva, special programmes like recital of the Bhagavad-Gita, Sapthasathi and Mahavidya, Lakshmi homam and Srichakrapuja are being conducted during the month.
A unique feature this year is the Ashtalakshmi alankaram from December 22 to 30 at the Temple; premises. This year, the Ashtalakshmi idols at the Anivetti Mandapam have comes as a pleasant surprise. Moulded in concrete, they are set up close to the roof in two rows on either side of the sanctum sanctorum. There are ten new idols. Besides the beautiful Ashtalakshmis, there is an idol of Sri Kanakamalalakshmi towards north and facing Her is Sri Rajarajeswari Devi on the south beginning form the sanctum sanctorum and the eight Lakshmi idols are distributed equally beside the two idols.
Indicative list of Daily Poojas & Darshan Timings at the Temple;
Sahasra Nama Pooja: 5:00 AM to 6:30 AM
Balabhogam:6:30 AM
Sarva Darshan :6:30 AM to 12:00 Noon
Raja Bhogam :12:00 Noon
Sarava Darshan : 12:15 Noon to 6:00 PM
Astottaram : 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM
Contact Address :
The Executive
Sri Kanakamahalakshmi Ammavari Temple;
22-91-6, Buruju Peta
Reading Room
Visakhapatnam
Andhra Pradesh
India
Telephone: +91-891-2568645
HISTORY :
This Temple; is having a special feature of performing pujas by the devotees them selvesto the goddess directly without requiring any purohit/ archaka to perform puja.LegendsSthalapuranam & Stories behind the Temple & Legends So far as Sthalapuranam of this Temple; is concerned there is no authentic information.It is learnt that Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru is the family diety 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 Rajas.It is learnt that in the year 1912 the Idol of Goddess Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru was taken out from the well and it was installed at the enter of the road i.e., amidst the Municipal lane. The Municipal authorities,for the purpose of widening the road, have shifted the Idol from amidst the road to a corner of the road. During which period i.e., in the year 1917 the dangerous contagious disease ‘Plague’ spread over the town and so many deaths occurred in Visakhapatnam village. The people of Visakhapatnam were afraid of the incident and thought the devastation was due to shifting of idol of goddess
‘Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi’ and therefore, re-erected Ammavari Idol to its original place i.e., at the center of the road as it existed now. Owing to re-erection, the ‘Plague’ disease was cured and normalcy was restored. With this, the villagers have a staunch belief that it is all due to miracle of Goddess, and thus from then onwards the Villagers used to worship the Goddess
by performing sevas with much devotion. Further, the people of the vicinity have strong belief that ‘Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Ammavaru’ is the ‘MOTHER OF TRUTH’ and will always bless her devotees by fulfilling their requirements. The lady devotees have staunch belief that the Goddess bless them with “Sumangali”.he devotees of Goddess bring their newly born babies to the Temple; and keep them at the pial of Goddess and seek blessings.
How to reach the Temple:
This Temple is situated in the heart of the Visakhapatnam city. Hence all the trains run through Visakhapatnam are having halts at Visakhapatnam and the Temple; is situated within the radius of 2 Kms from Railway Station.From Railway Station/ Bus Station to Temple;Bus Facility/Autos etc. Number of city buses plying from Railway Station to the Temple Much more autos and taxies are also plying from Railway station to the Temple.
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