Sri Daneswari Ammavari Temple is located at Duvva in West Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh. The presiding deity is Goddess Parvathi in the form of Sri Daneswari Devi.
Shrine’s History
The temple was built 40 years ago. Before 1967 there was a tree worshipped by devotees in the form of Vana Devata Danamma. The tree was collapsed in 1967. Then local devotees built a temple and installed Sri Daneswari Ammavaru. There are shrines for Goddess Saraswathi and Goddess Lakshmi Devi beside the main deity. There is a Koneru after the main entrance.
Legends Associated with This Shrine
It is believed that sage Durvasa had performed Yagna here. While performing Yagna a divine Shakti came out as prasada from the fire and believed to be Dhanyeswari and later it has been changed to Daaneswari. As Durvasa performed penance here the place was known as Durvasapuri and later it has been changed to Duvva.
Shrine’s Map Location and How to Go There
By Road
Buses are available from all major places in Andhra Pradesh. Frequent buses ply from Tanuku (12 km) and Eluru (70 km) which are the nearest towns to the temple.
By Rail
The Nearest railway station is Tanuku Railway Station which is 11 km away. Buses are available to access the temple.
By Air
The Nearest airport is Rajahmundry Airport which is 84 km away. Bus and taxi services are available to reach the temple.
Events Celebrated at This Shrine
A Huge number of devotees visit the temple during Brahmotsavam which is celebrated for 5 days every Vaisakha masam.
