Vijayawada Kanaka Durga Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja Booking
The Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja at the Kanaka Durga Temple, Vijayawada is a special ritual archana performed to the Sri Chakra — the sacred yantra of Goddess Durga that, by temple tradition, was installed here by Adi Shankaracharya. “Navavarana” means the nine enclosures (avaranas) of the Sri Chakra, and the pooja is a systematic worship moving through each of these nine layers with Sri Vidya mantras. It is also referred to as the Sri Chakra Archana. Devotees can take part after paying the prescribed seva contribution, and the temple is managed by the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department, so all official information and online seva booking is handled through the Devasthanam’s own portal.
What is the Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja?
The Kanaka Durga Temple sits on the Indrakeeladri hill on the banks of the River Krishna in Vijayawada. The presiding deity, Kanaka Durga, is Swayambhu (self-manifested) and is depicted with eight arms standing over the demon Mahishasura. Because the Sri Chakra is central to the worship of the Goddess here, the Navavarana Pooja is regarded as one of the most significant Sri Vidya rituals offered at the temple.
In a Navavarana puja, the officiating priest offers worship to each of the nine avaranas of the Sri Chakra in sequence — from the outermost enclosure inward to the Bindu at the centre, where the Goddess is invoked. It is a devotional archana rather than a homam, and pilgrims who sponsor the seva are typically permitted darshan afterwards and receive prasadam. Because Sri Vidya worship is closely tied to Devi upasana, this pooja carries particular importance during the annual Dasara / Navaratri festival, when the Goddess is worshipped in ten different forms across the ten days.
Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja — timings and contribution
The Devasthanam offers a range of daily archanas and sevas, several of which centre on the Sri Chakra. The Sri Chakra Archana / Navavarana archana is commonly listed as a morning seva with a fixed contribution. Exact timings, the daily slot and the ticket contribution are set by the Devasthanam and are revised from time to time, so treat the figures below as a working guide and confirm the current amount and slot on the official portal before you travel.
| Detail | Information | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Ritual name | Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja (Sri Chakra Archana) | Verified |
| Days offered | Daily (subject to temple schedule; special emphasis during Navaratri) | General — confirm on portal |
| Timing | Morning slot (commonly listed around 8:45 AM) | Confirm on official portal |
| Contribution | Commonly listed at approx. ₹516 | Confirm on official portal |
| Booking | Online via the Devasthanam portal, or at the temple seva counter (subject to availability) | Verified channel |
During peak season and festival days the seva quota is limited and counter tickets can be exhausted early, so the online route through the Devasthanam portal is the more reliable option. If you cannot secure a slot online, you may enquire at the temple’s seva counter on the day.
Other Sri Chakra and Devi sevas at the temple
Alongside the Navavarana Pooja, the Devasthanam publishes a full schedule of archanas. The figures below are drawn from the temple’s published seva list and are indicative — always reconfirm the latest amounts on the official portal.
| Seva | Indicative contribution |
|---|---|
| Sahasranamarchana | approx. ₹100 |
| Ashtottaramarchana | approx. ₹50 |
| Khadgamala Pooja | approx. ₹5,116 |
| Swarna (golden flower) Archana | approx. ₹650 (two persons) |
| Pournami Maha Pooja (full-moon) | approx. ₹1,116 |
Darshan types and timings
The temple is generally open from the early morning until night, with a mid-day break. Sponsoring the Navavarana Pooja usually includes darshan, but if you are visiting for darshan alone, the main options are below.
| Darshan type | Contribution |
|---|---|
| Dharma Darshanam (free) | No charge |
| Mukhamandapam Darshanam | approx. ₹100 per person |
| Antaralaya Darshanam | approx. ₹300 per person |
Temple opening hours and darshan windows change on festival days and during Navaratri, so check the official schedule close to your visit.
How to reach the Kanaka Durga Temple
- By train: Vijayawada Junction is one of the busiest railway stations in South India and is roughly a 10-minute drive from the temple.
- By bus: The Pandit Nehru Bus Station (PNBS) is close to the temple; the Devasthanam and APSRTC operate frequent temple buses up Indrakeeladri hill.
- By air: Vijayawada International Airport at Gannavaram is about 20 km away, with taxis and buses to the city.
- On the hill: The shrine is on Indrakeeladri; ghat-road transport and a stepped pathway lead up to the temple.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Sri Chakra Navavarana Pooja?
It is a Sri Vidya archana in which the Sri Chakra is worshipped through its nine enclosures (navavarana) in sequence up to the central Bindu. At Kanaka Durga Temple it is also called the Sri Chakra Archana.
Is the pooja performed every day?
It is generally offered daily as part of the temple’s seva schedule, with special significance during Navaratri. Because temple schedules change, confirm the current day and slot on the official Devasthanam portal.
How much does the pooja cost?
The contribution is commonly listed at around ₹516, but seva amounts are set and revised by the Devasthanam. Check the live figure on the official portal before booking.
Can I book the pooja online?
Yes. Seva tickets can be booked online through the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam’s official portal. A limited number of tickets may also be available at the temple seva counter, subject to availability.
Do I get darshan after the pooja?
Devotees who sponsor the archana are usually allowed darshan afterwards and receive prasadam, as per the temple’s arrangements on the day.
Who manages the temple?
The temple is administered by the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam under the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department. All official seva, darshan and accommodation information is published on the Devasthanam’s own channels.
Sources & last verified (July 2026)
- Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam — official site: https://kanakadurgamma.org/
- AP Endowments temple seva/booking portal: https://tms.ap.gov.in/SKDVIJ/
- Kanaka Durga Temple — Wikipedia (location, history, festival, how to reach): https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kanaka_Durga_Temple
- Published seva and darshan schedule (indicative amounts): https://templesinindiainfo.com/vijayawada-kanaka-durga-temple-timings-poojas-cost-prasadam-seva-time-period
tirumalatirupationline.com is an independent pilgrim-information guide. It is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Varla Devasthanam, the Andhra Pradesh Endowments Department, or TTD. Seva timings and contributions are set by the temple and may change — always confirm on the official Devasthanam portal before your visit.
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Last reviewed: July 6, 2026
