Akkanna Madanna caves — Vijayawada | AllMandir
Where is Akkanna Madanna caves? Akkanna Madanna caves is a Hindu mandir in Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
Location: Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh
Address: Kanaka Durga Temple Ghat Road, Vidhyadharapuram
Postal code: 520001
Visiting this temple
Where is Akkanna Madanna caves? Akkanna Madanna caves is a Hindu mandir in Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Visiting Akkanna Madanna caves: plan darshan during published temple hours when available. This mandir serves the local Hindu community in Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Use AllMandir for the map, driving directions, and to compare nearby mandirs before you travel. Published darshan hours are not on file yet for Akkanna Madanna caves. Check the temple’s phone line or social pages before you leave, especially on weekends and festival dates. The mandir sits in Vidhyadharapuram near Vijayawada. If you are new to the area, open the directions link for turn-by-turn routing and parking hints from your map app. Nearby mandirs on AllMandir include Vinayaka Temple, Kali Matha Temple, Sri Ayyappa Swami Alayam, Sai baba temple. Many families visit a cluster of temples in one trip — compare timings on each listing before you go. For tithi, nakshatra, Rahu Kaal, and festival dates while you are in Vijayawada, open the Vijayawada panchang on AllMandir (/panchang/vijayawada-andhra-pradesh-in). Panchang follows your saved city and regional calendar edition in the app. AllMandir is a free directory: temple photos when shared, heritage notes for famous pilgrimage sites, festival calendars, and member sign-in for saved mandir and comments. Report corrections from the temple page so the listing stays accurate for the next visitor.
History & significance
The temple follows the rock-cut style of architecture. Recognised as Monument of National Importance.
Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut Hindu cave temples in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. Dated to mid 7th-century and dedicated to Shiva, they were excavated by the Eastern Chalukya dynasty. They consist of the upper (larger) and lower caves. The upper cave is better preserved, and has an important 7th-century inscription.
Temple questions
Where is Akkanna Madanna caves?
Akkanna Madanna caves is a Hindu mandir in Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.
What are Akkanna Madanna caves darshan timings?
Check Akkanna Madanna caves darshan timings on AllMandir or contact the temple before visiting. Festival days often have different hours.
How do I reach Akkanna Madanna caves?
Akkanna Madanna caves is in Vidhyadharapuram, Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh (Kanaka Durga Temple Ghat Road, Vidhyadharapuram). Open the AllMandir temple page for the map and directions.
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