Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple

Situated in the bustling Port Area on Nallavare Street near Kurupam Market, this temple is a significant spiritual hub for devotees, especially those from the Arya Vysya community who established and maintain it as a living heritage temple under panchayat or local trust management.

The temple stands out as an ancient village temple, yet it reflects a modern or recent historical period in its construction and community involvement.

Its architecture style is unique and distinct from mainstream temple designs, offering a tranquil space for worship amidst the vibrant market surroundings.

Devotees are welcomed for darshan with free entry, and the temple observes a modest dress code for both men and women, ensuring a respectful and serene environment. Sri Kanyaka Parameswari Temple is open daily from 6:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

Early mornings between 5:00 and 8:00 AM and the festival season are considered the best times to visit, allowing devotees to experience the spiritual ambience at its peak.

The temple is renowned for its array of poojas, including Astottara Satanamarchana and Sahasranamarchana performed between 9:00 AM and 12:00 PM and again from 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM, with nominal fees.

Special rituals like Kumkuma Puja, Abhishekam (notably on Fridays from 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM), and Flower Decoration Seva (on Tuesdays and Fridays) are also conducted. Yearly sevas such as Saswatha Astotharam and Saswatha Sahasra Namarchana are available for devotees seeking long-term blessings.

Poojas are performed in both Sanskrit and Telugu, catering to a diverse group of worshippers. The temple celebrates several major festivals, including Vasavi Jayanthi, Dussehra (Navaratri), Ugadi, Sri Rama Navami, Sri Krishna Janmashtami, Sankranti, Mahashivratri, Diwali, and Maha Kumbhabishekam.

Monthly events like Prakarotsava Seva and Vishesha Maha Mangala Aarti Seva on full moon days draw large gatherings. Reaching the temple is convenient, with Visakhapatnam Railway Station just 3 km away and Visakhapatnam International Airport at a distance of 11 km.

Auto-rickshaws are recommended for navigating the narrow roads of the Port Area. Parking for four-wheelers is limited, but public parking is available nearby.

Accommodation options range from budget and mid-range hotels in the Port Area and One Town to more modern hotels around Jagadamba Centre, approximately 2 km away.

Photography is not allowed inside the main sanctum, and visitors are often required to leave mobile phones and cameras at a designated counter.

After the daily evening Aarti, Maha Prasadam is distributed, and special prasadam is provided to sponsors of Abhishekam, Flower Decoration, or permanent sevas.

Nearby attractions include Shri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple, VMRDA INS Kursura Submarine Museum, and the Visakhapatnam International Cruise Terminal, making this temple a spiritual and cultural highlight in Visakhapatnam. For further details, devotees may contact the temple at +918912552020.