Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock-cut belonging to Hindu cave temple dedicated to Lord Shiva at Vijayawada, foot of the Indrakiladri Hill, here Sri Kanaka Durga Temple located. The cave is under the protection Monuments of national importance and managed by the Archaeological Survey of INDIA. Akkanna Madanna caves belong to the mid-7th century during the Eastern Chalukya Dynasty era. Visitors are not allowed in the caves.

A small spot to enjoy The Akkanna Madanna Caves, like other early Eastern Chalukyan rock-cut temples, consist of a monolithic rock-cut hall, a mandapa and cave sanctums in the innermost part of the rock.They consist of two cave complexes – the upper (main, larger), and the lower cave.the north of the lower caves is a small park. It contains inscribed pillars, a restored inscribed granite mandapa and recovered mutilated ruins found from nearby damaged temples.

You could be forgiven for missing this place since its gates are kept closed. It lies on the path to the holy Sri Ameya Durga Malleswari Kanaka Durga temple, and almost everybody just misses it. The caves have been run down due to vandalism and acute weathering yet one can still figure out the carvings of Hindu deities like Lord Ganesha on the cave's outer walls. The caves are *infested* with squirrels, so be prepared for them jumping out of the dark caves, only to scamper away! Do pay heed to the pillars of the portico at the end of the cave complex with inscriptions in Brahmi script. It's heart rending to see the dilapidated condition of the caves but imagining the effort invested in building them and carving them out of the hills is just mind boggling!

Akkanna Madanna caves are a group of rock cut Hindu cave temples near Durga temple Vijaywada. 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. To the immediate north of the lower caves is a small park with inscribed pillars and recovered ruins of lost Hindu temples. It's a small spot and known for the hanging pillar. It comes under ASI and nice tourist destinations. People usually come here for temples nearby and public and private transport services are available.

Caves are too old to visit from Inside. Entry is prohibited. Zust saw from the outside 😄

(Visited in January 2021) - At the footsteps of the Indrakeeladri & originally attributed to Vishnukundins (c.5th-6th Centuries CE), but associated with the famous Brahmin ministers Akkanna & Madanna of Qutub Shahi Sultan Abdullah Tanisha (c.late 17th Century CE), Akkanna Madanna Caves seem to be permenantly closed and completely ignored. There is an open Mandapa containing inscriptional pillars, a Shaivaite slabstone but the engravings on the little caves lost shape long back. The site was chained off by ASI and I saw these only from a distance. Scope for good tourism potential, but right now, safe to skip visiting.

This caves beside entry of durga devi temple. Vehicles parking easy. Maximum half of the local people don't know about this place. Google map shows location is correct and main entry beside of vijayawada & Hyderabad highway.

Very ancient caves believed to 2nd century BC may be even older. They were visible to public after the renovation of the Indrakeerladri base as the part of 7 storied rajagopuram and mahamandapam. It depicts the significant and vivid history of Sathavahanas, vishnukundinulu kulikutubshahis and many more dynasties ruled this bezawada and the scriptures, sasanas about the bezawada and kanakadurga but neglected by the archeological department, kanakadurga temple and governments. One must visit and learn the magnificent history of Bezawada, Indrakeeladri and kanakadurgamma.

This is the place where lord madhanna swamy lingam is there which is built by our ancients and cool place of the caves where everyone could literally love it ❤️

Nice caves, located near the lift area of Kanaka durga temple. We are not allowed to go inside, we have seen from outside.

I visited here with my family I can't understand why it's so commercial here for the lift they take charges and they don't see senior citizens they just push everyone inside the lift as if they are not human.

Located in Vijayawada Sri Durga Malleswara Swami Temple Such A Amazing Places to visit maa Durga mandir is like a Haven

So,you are not allowed to enter inside as this place us just below the mandir,so it is covered with fencing all over

This caves are situated at the bottom of the Indrakiladri hills at the foot steps route.. Though these are the small caves, but very much magnificent in terms of architectural designs... Must watch place whenever you visit Kanaka Durga temple on Indrakiladri in vijayawada!

At present these caves became just for sightseeing but before we could go inside and see all the sculptures carved on the cave rock , At present there is nothing much to see there and these were located at extreme right while we are coming from the exit of Sri Durga Malleswara Swami vari devasthanam .

This is one of the least known caves for those outside vijayawada. but for those who live in the city, this one is quite popular. we cannot enter inside them though due to security issues during special events and this means there isn't much to really experience by touching or entering it. This is also kind of protected.

Akkanna Madanna Caves Temple, Vijayawada City, Krishna District, Andhra Pradesh State 6th-7th Century built Lord Shiva Rock Cut Caves Temple, which was constructed by Eastern Chalukya dynasty rulers from Vengi Kingdom.

The cave has a long important inscription on the free standing pillar to the south. It helps date this and many other cave temples found along the Krishna river valley, because all of them contain the phrase "Sri Utpati Pidugu".

Best place to visit, Devotional place, Kanaka Durgama Temple 🙏, Mobile phone not allowed, mobile and bag lockers available, Laddu price : 15rs, Pulihora price :15rs, Chakrapogali Price: 25

A magnificent Eastern Chalukyan hidden treasure. Monolithic caves dug and carved between 6th and 8th century CE. Divided into two complexes, the upper cave complex was once the abode of Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma (trimurti) temples. A monolithic piller still stands depicting Arjuna's yogic effort to attain Pasupatastra from lord Shiva.

I love to visit historic Places, ancient architectural places, down hill area covered caves and old steps are there.

Caves are always the perfect structure. Everyone should visit and see the perfection which is built-in BC7

Maa Durga mandir at Vijaywada, Andhra Pradesh. Such a divine mandir and eternal energy you will feel in front of Mataji Vigrah. There are 3 ways of darshan. 1.- Free darshan 2.- Rs. 100 darshan queue 3.- Rs.300 darshan queue and Rs. 500 darshan queue which ever you prefer. Mandir is on the hill and the facilities of the elevator are available to reach up to the mandir. Friday and Sunday are the rush days in Mandir so choose that accordingly. Just in front of the mandir you can see the river Krishna and a Dam too.

Akkanna Madanna caves date back to 7th century AD. One can see the caves while on the way to Kanak Durga temple. You are not allowed to enter the premises as these are precious historical remains and need to be maintained.

I only have a view from outside of the caves, but didn't see them from inside. They look really amazing from outside

Old caves structure in 5th route, opp. Bishap Azaraiah girls high school, near pushpa hotel center, Municipal stadium road. Looking nice. Every sunday morning the gate opens to see inside. In a small mountain it was made like that. Historical place. Our tradition and culture. Overall good experience for all.

Whenever you go for a meal there, you feel like eating at home, but you don't feel like you are going out to eat, especially the owner of the hotel, uncle, takes great care and asks everyone for suggestions. I know that it is the number one hobby in Mangalagiri👌

At Vijayawada, at the foot of the Indrakiladri Hill, where the Sri Kanaka Durga Temple is situated, there is a complex of rock-cut caverns known as the Akkanna Madanna caves. These caves belong to a Hindu cave temple that is devoted to Lord Shiva. The Archaeological Survey of India is responsible for maintaining the cave and ensuring that it is protected as a Monument of National Importance. The Eastern Chalukya Dynasty was in power when the Akkanna Madanna caves were occupied in the middle of the seventh century. Caves are off-limits to visitors for safety reasons.

Hill-top cave temple. This cave temple is being reconstructed to look like Thirupathi Balaji Temple, initiated by TRS Government supposed be at the cost of ₹1000 Crores. Opened for pilgrims to visit. Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy is prominent Deity. It is a dream project of TRS to attract Pilgrims like that of Thirupathi Balaji.

Tourists who are coming for Vijaywada definitely visit Akkanna Mandana Caves. which are located at around 3 kilometres from the Vijayawada bus Station.

This is at the starting of Kanakadurga temple. Just a few caves. Not a big tourist attraction. Can ignore.

One of the oldest caves and its been serving as a beautiful scenaries down side of indrakeeladri

Akkanna Madonna caves are one of the oldest cave temples in vijayawada near to durga maa temple originally buddist caves later modified to hindu temple.. now they r under indian archeology protection.

Beautiful place. Though maintained by ASI public have littered all over.

Good foog tasty 😋

This place is related to 6 and 7th century.

Temple is very very beautiful.