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Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple
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Famous temples · Andhra Pradesh

Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple

Self-emerged idol of Kanaka Maha Lakshmi in Burujupeta, Visakhapatnam

Checked 19 Oct 2026 with 3 sources2 min read

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Getting there

  • By air

    Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is the nearest airport to the temple.

  • By train

    Visakhapatnam Railway Station (VSKP) is the nearest railway station to the temple.

  • By road

    The temple is in Burujupeta, in Visakhapatnam city. State transport buses run by APSRTC connect Visakhapatnam with most of the important places in the state.

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Why devotees come here

Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple stands in Burujupeta, in Visakhapatnam city, Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity is Kanaka Maha Lakshmi, and the idol is said to be self-emerged with one arm missing, a detail tied to a local legend.

Visakhapatnam locals worship Kanaka Maha Lakshmi as their presiding deity. The idol is self-emerging, which means it appeared on its own rather than being carved or installed by people. Legend says Kanaka Maha Lakshmi was consecrated in Margasira month, November to December, on Thursdays. Devotees believe she cut off her own arm, swearing never to give her wealth to the ungrateful. The idol appears to have one arm missing.

The temple ranks among the three richest temples in Andhra Pradesh. The tourism page says it has stood firm since 1872, representing the faith and devotion of its devotees. Local lore says the idol was found in a well in 1912 and placed in a small shrine at its original spot along a road.

The temple has a massive five-tiered gopuram, a tall gateway tower. The gopuram signifies both the spiritual and the historical importance of the temple. Visitors flock to the temple in Margasira month, a period that Hindu astrology considers auspicious.

Tips for your visit

  • Kailasagiri Hill Park is nearby and gives views of both the city and the sea.
  • The INS Kursura Submarine Museum, also nearby, shows maritime history.

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Questions people ask

How old is Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple?

The temple has stood since 1872. Local lore dates the finding of its idol to a well in 1912, when it was placed in a small shrine along a road.

Why does the idol have one arm?

Local tradition says Kanaka Maha Lakshmi cut off her own arm, swearing never to give her wealth to the ungrateful. The idol is also described as self-emerged.

Is Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple open every day?

Yes. The temple is open all days, so any day of the week works for a visit. For the exact hours, check with the temple before you travel.

Which airport is nearest to the temple?

Visakhapatnam International Airport (VTZ) is the nearest airport. Visakhapatnam Railway Station (VSKP) is the nearest railway station.

Is the temple in Visakhapatnam city?

Yes. Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple is in Burujupeta, in Visakhapatnam city, Andhra Pradesh.

How we checked this page

On 19 Oct 2026 we checked every fact on this page against these sources, official ones first. Anything we could not confirm is left out.

  1. Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  2. Visakhapatnam Tourism, Incredible India (Government of India) incredibleindia.gov.in
  3. Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Temple, Wikipedia en.wikipedia.org

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