Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple or the Sri Durga Malleswara Swamy Temple is situated on the banks of river Krishna in Indrakeeladri mountains. Kanakadurga at the Durga Malleswara Swamy temple is swayambu, meaning self-manifested. It is one of the biggest temples in India and occupy 2nd largest temple in Andhra Pradesh. It is believed that many years ago, a Yaksha named ‘KEELA’ was performing rigorous penance to please goddess Durga. Goddess Durga was pleased by his penance and appeared before him. She asked him to ask a boon. Keela was so happy by the words of goddess Durga and begged her, “O holy Mother! you should always be in my heart.