Visiting Durga Devi Temple
Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.
- Leave footwear at the stand near the gate (usually free or a few rupees).
- Wear clothes that cover shoulders and knees; some temples ask men for a dhoti and women for a saree or salwar.
- Photography is often not allowed inside the shrine, and leather items may be refused.
- Mornings and the evening aarti are the busiest; weekdays around midday are quietest.
Hours for this temple are not listed yet; Most temples open around 5:30–6 am, close for a few hours in the afternoon (roughly 12:30–4 pm) and stay open until 8–9 pm. Big temples run longer hours on festival days and some close earlier on eclipse days. is typical for temples in India. Know them? Post an update.
Best time
Year-round; festival days and Karthika masam (Nov) draw the biggest crowds. Busiest fridays and tuesdays; dasara / navaratri (sep–oct) peak. Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue light · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri packed · Sat light · Sun light.
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Other temples nearby
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From Srikakulam
About 37 km by road (29 km straight line). Directions · places near Srikakulam
From Vizianagaram
About 60 km by road (48 km straight line). Directions · places near Vizianagaram
From Araku Valley
About 106 km by road (85 km straight line). Directions · places near Araku Valley
Nearest towns with a guide: Razam (1 km) · Chipurupalle (24 km) · Palkonda (24 km). Coordinates 18.45102, 83.66981. Road distances are estimates.
Frequently asked
What is the best time to visit Durga Devi Temple?
Year-round; festival days and Karthika masam (Nov) draw the biggest crowds. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.
What are the timings of Durga Devi Temple?
Hours for Durga Devi Temple are not published here. Typical for temples in India: Most temples open around 5:30–6 am, close for a few hours in the afternoon (roughly 12:30–4 pm) and stay open until 8–9 pm. Big temples run longer hours on festival days and some close earlier on eclipse days. Check locally before a long trip, or see the latest visitor report on this page.
How far is Durga Devi Temple from Srikakulam?
Durga Devi Temple is about 37 km by road from Srikakulam (29 km straight line), 60 km from Vizianagaram and 106 km from Araku Valley. Open the road-trip planner on Spotwander for turn-by-turn directions and stops on the way.
What are the places to visit near Durga Devi Temple?
Nearby: Sri Sri Sri Suryanarayana Swamy Vari Devasthanam, Arasavilli (temple, 39 km), Shri Mukhalingeshwara Swamy Temple (temple, 44 km), Ramatheertham Temple (temple, 46 km), Sri Kurmanatha Swamy Temple (temple, 51 km), Pydithalli Ammavari Devasthanam (temple, 58 km), Vizianagaram Clock Tower (fort, 58 km).
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