The greatest and the most noteworthy aspect of Ammavaru is that She wanted not to have a temple and wished to remain without any roof over Her Idol. Hence this temple is having a unique feature of not having a roof and is open to sky. Worship is being done in the temple without any caste, religion and creed. And the other equally noteworthy feature is that Goddess wishes that devotees come and worship as they like without any aid or benedictions of any purohit. This feature has attracted almost all the devotees and won their acceptance. Thursday is very auspicious day to the Presiding Deity Sri Kanaka Maha Lakshmi Ammavaru.
A blissfully beautiful temple nestled in the city of Visakhapatnam, Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi Temple boasts of a symmetry driven structure with a strong historical background significance.
Dedicated to the Hindu community, the temple offers a divine, relaxing and peaceful atmosphere to the devotees of Sri Kanaka Mahalakshmi and is undoubtedly a worth-visiting place for the Hindu community. It is believed that the presiding idol, who is an incarnation of Shri Lakshmi, was the family deity of the rulers of this area at that time and they used to admire her as Ammavari.
Tourists who are planning their Vizag tour just for the weekend or for a long week must take some time off for this religious spot in Visakhapatnam. It is generally said that the presiding deity fulfils everyone’s wishes whosoever comes here to seek the blessings with an open heart.
Another major reason that attracts people from different aspects of life is its annual celebration of Margasira Masa Mahotsavam festival that is enjoyed every year for a month. During this time, thousands of devotees flock to this temple to catch a glimpse of the Goddess and offer their prayers to her.
On Thursdays, the crowd gets increased to double or triple the number than it is on the other days of the week, as it is considered an auspicious day of the Sri Mahalakshmi. Other festivals on which the Goddess is decked up with all the exclusive ornaments are Ugadi and Navarati occasions.