Vijayawada Durga Temple Khadgamala Pooja Timings Booking

by Shiva Venkateswara · September 10, 2022

Shiva Venkateswara Sep 10, 2022 Updated Jul 6, 2026 6 min read

Quick answer: The Khadgamala Archana at the Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Temple (Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam) is an early-morning worship performed roughly between 4.00 AM and 5.00 AM in the inner shrine of the Ammavari (Goddess) temple on Indrakeeladri hill. The indicative ticket is about Rs 5,116 and admits two persons (a couple). Because only a small number of Khadgamala tickets are issued each day, devotees are asked to report by around 3.50–4.00 AM. Seva booking for the temple is handled through the official Andhra Pradesh temple portal and the temple counters — always confirm the current price, the day’s availability and whether the slot is open online before you travel.

The Khadgamala Pooja takes its name from the Khadgamala Stotram, a “garland” (mala) of the sacred names of the Devi and her attendant deities. Reciting it is regarded as an act of invoking the Goddess in her Sri Chakra form. At Indrakeeladri it is one of the most sought-after archanas, which is why slots fill quickly and advance planning matters.

Vijayawada Durga Temple Khadgamala Pooja Timings and Cost

Here is the essential information, compiled from temple listings and cross-checked across multiple sources. Treat prices and slot numbers as indicative — the Devasthanam revises them from time to time.

Detail	Khadgamala Archana (indicative)
Timing	Early morning, about 4.00 AM – 5.00 AM (daily)
Reporting time	Around 3.50 – 4.00 AM
Where performed	Antaralayam / inner premises of the Ammavari shrine
Ticket (indicative)	About Rs 5,116; admits two persons on one ticket
Tickets per day	Limited (reported to be a single-digit quota), so slots exhaust early
Prasadam given	Saree, kanduva (upper cloth), laddu prasadam, kumkum, laminated photo and a silver-coated dollar (as listed by the temple)

The archana lasts roughly an hour. Because the quota is small, a Khadgamala ticket is not guaranteed to be available on the spot during peak days, festivals or Pournami periods.

Other Sevas and Their Indicative Timings

Alongside Khadgamala, Indrakeeladri conducts several other archanas and homams. Indicative details reported by temple listings include:

Kumkumarchana — a popular daily archana, generally performed through the morning; indicative fee is modest (reported around Rs 200).
Swarna Pushpa (golden-flower) Archana — performed in the morning window (about 7.00–9.00 AM); a limited seva.
Laksha Kumkumarchana — typically on Pournami (full-moon) days, in the afternoon.
Chandi Homam — a homam performed in the forenoon.
Sri Chakra Archana and other special sevas — performed on specific days.

These fees and timings vary; verify each one on the official portal or at the temple before booking.

How the Khadgamala Seva Is Arranged

There are two ways devotees generally arrange sevas at Indrakeeladri:

Official online portal: The temple’s seva and darshan bookings are managed through the Andhra Pradesh temple management system. Some sevas can be reserved online in advance; however, several sources note that Khadgamala is often handled as a limited counter seva rather than a fully online one. Availability changes, so check the official seva page for the current status.
Temple counter: Tickets are also issued at the temple on a first-come basis. Given the small daily quota, arriving very early improves your chances, and during crowd season the counter quota may be exhausted.

For reference, the official information source is the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam website (kanakadurgamma.org) and the Andhra Pradesh temple seva portal. Confirm the price, the reporting time and whether the online slot is open there before you plan your trip.

Dress Code, Eligibility and Prasadam

Traditional attire is expected — men usually in dhoti with an upper cloth, and women in a saree or other traditional dress.
Only the devotees named on the seva ticket are generally allowed to participate; accompanying persons may not be permitted inside the seva area.
After the archana, participants are given prasadam and vastram (sacred cloth) as listed above.
If a booked devotee cannot attend, the seva may still be performed in their absence; refund and no-show rules are decided by the temple, so confirm them at the time of booking.

Kanaka Durga Temple Darshan Timings

The temple generally opens around 4.00 AM and remains accessible until night, with darshan organised in slots and short breaks for temple rituals. Indicative reported timings:

Free (Dharma) Darshan: early morning from about 4.00 AM, continuing through the day in slots.
Special-entry darshan (Mukhamandapam / Antaralaya) is offered on paid tickets.
Darshan pauses around the midday Mahanivedana (roughly 11.45 AM–12.15 PM) and the evening Pancha Harati (roughly 5.45 PM–6.30 PM).

Exact slot timings shift on festival days and Fridays, Tuesdays, Pournami and Navaratri, when crowds are heaviest. Check the official darshan page for the current schedule.

How to Reach Indrakeeladri, Vijayawada

The Kanaka Durga Temple sits atop Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the River Krishna in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Vijayawada is a major transport hub, so the hill is easy to reach:

By train: Vijayawada Junction is one of India’s busiest stations, well connected to most cities; the temple is a short auto or taxi ride away.
By bus: Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) has frequent services, with city transport running towards the hill.
By road / ghat: A ghat road and steps lead up to the temple; vehicles can go partway up the hill.
Nearest airport: Vijayawada International Airport (Gannavaram), roughly an hour from the temple.

Frequently Asked Questions

What time is the Khadgamala Archana at Vijayawada Durga Temple?

It is an early-morning seva, generally performed between about 4.00 AM and 5.00 AM. Devotees are usually asked to report by around 3.50–4.00 AM. Confirm the exact reporting time when you book.

How much does the Khadgamala Pooja cost?

The indicative fee is about Rs 5,116, and one ticket admits two persons (a couple). Prices are revised periodically, so verify the current amount on the official temple portal before you travel.

Can I book the Khadgamala Pooja online?

Some Kanaka Durga sevas can be reserved through the official Andhra Pradesh temple portal, but Khadgamala is frequently handled as a limited counter seva with a small daily quota. Because reports differ and availability changes, check the current status on the official seva page and be prepared to obtain the ticket at the temple.

Is there a dress code for the Khadgamala Archana?

Yes. Traditional attire is expected — typically a dhoti with upper cloth for men and a saree or traditional dress for women.

What do devotees receive after the Khadgamala Archana?

Participants are generally given prasadam and vastram — commonly a saree, kanduva, laddu prasadam, kumkum, a laminated photo and a silver-coated dollar, as listed by the temple.

What are the general darshan timings at the temple?

The temple usually opens around 4.00 AM and offers darshan in slots through the day and evening, with short breaks around the midday and evening rituals. Timings shift on festival days, so confirm before visiting.

Sources & last verified (July 2026): Compiled and cross-checked against the official Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam website (kanakadurgamma.org) and the Andhra Pradesh temple seva portal, plus temple-information listings including gotirupati.com, templesinindiainfo.com, vijayawadatourism.com and mandirtimings.com. Timings, ticket prices and seva quotas are indicative and change from time to time — always confirm current details on the official temple portal before planning your visit.

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For official seva and darshan information, refer to the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam website: kanakadurgamma.org. See also: Vijayawada Durga Temple Kumkumarchana Timings Booking.

Last reviewed: July 6, 2026