The Kanaka Durga Temple, a famous Hindu temple, is located in the city of:

Kurnool
Vijayawada
Visakhapatnam
Guntur

The correct answer is: b) Vijayawada.

The Kanaka Durga Temple is a Hindu temple located on Indrakeeladri hill in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh, India. It is dedicated to the goddess Durga, who is also known as Kanaka Durga. The temple is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Andhra Pradesh and is visited by millions of pilgrims every year.

The temple is believed to have been built in the 11th century by the Chola dynasty. However, the present structure of the temple was built in the 16th century by the Vijayanagara dynasty. The temple is a fine example of Dravidian architecture and is decorated with intricate carvings and sculptures.

The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to Kanaka Durga, who is depicted as a nine-headed and ten-armed goddess. The goddess is seated on a lion and is holding various weapons and objects in her hands. The shrine is surrounded by a number of smaller shrines dedicated to other Hindu deities.

The temple complex also includes a number of other buildings, such as the Rajagopuram (the main entrance to the temple), the Ranga Mandapam (a hall used for performing religious ceremonies), and the Annamayya Mandapam (a hall dedicated to the poet Annamayya).

The Kanaka Durga Temple is an important pilgrimage destination for Hindus. The temple is open to the public every day and is especially crowded during the annual Dasara festival.

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