Est. Ancient · Rebuilt with devotion

The Sacred Abode of Sri Vasavi Matha

Nestled in Penugonda, the birthplace of Kanyaka Parameswari — mother goddess of the Arya Vysya community, a symbol of purity, sacrifice, and ahimsa.

6:00 AM: Morning Darshan
4:30 PM: Evening Darshan
Penugonda: West Godavari

Ornate shrine of Sri Vasavi Matha decorated with garlands

Next Festival

Vasavi Jayanti

Vaishakha Shuddha Dasami

Temple Highlights

A living tradition of devotion

Nitya Pooja

Daily archana, abhishekam and alankaram performed by temple priests.

Sacred Traditions

Vedic rituals rooted in the legacy of 102 gotralu of Arya Vysyas.

Annadanam

Prasadam and daily annadanam sponsored by devotees worldwide.

Grand Festivals

Vasavi Jayanti, Devi Navaratri, Kalyanotsavam and Rathotsavam.

Grand temple chariot procession through Penugonda

About the Temple

Where devotion meets heritage

Penugonda is revered as the sacred janmasthana of Sri Vasavi Kanyaka Parameswari. The temple stands as a beacon of the Arya Vysya legacy, honoring Matha's supreme sacrifice for dharma and ahimsa. Devotees from across the world visit for darshan, weddings, and vratams.

✦Ancient Dravidian architecture with intricately carved gopuram
✦Daily abhishekam, archana and alankaram in Vedic tradition
✦Trust-run annadanam, goshala, and educational initiatives
✦Special Kalyanotsavam and community weddings

Daily Pooja

Timings & rituals

Suprabhatam

05:30 AM

Abhishekam

06:30 AM

Nitya Archana

10:00 AM

Sandhya Aarti

07:30 PM

Ekantha Seva

08:15 PM

Upcoming

Festivals & celebrations

Vasavi Jayanti

Vaishakha Shukla Dashami

Devi Navaratri

Ashwayuja Shukla · 9 nights

Kalyanotsavam

Magha Shukla Panchami

Rathotsavam

Phalguna Purnima

Gallery

Moments of devotion

Temple deity beautifully decorated with flowers and traditional ornaments

Shivalinga adorned with floral offerings

Decorated goddess shrine with traditional floral arrangement

Devotees participating in a traditional temple procession

Devotees carrying a ceremonial procession through the temple street

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News, heritage & resources

News & announcements

Official notices, festival programmes and visitor updates will be published here.

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102 Gotralu

Browse all 102 Gotra Numbers with the rishi, pravara and source-workbook details.

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Media & downloads

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Nithya Kainkaryam

Your seva keeps the lamps lit.

Sponsor annadanam, nitya pooja, go seva, or temple development. Every offering — however small — is an act of devotion.

Plan Your Visit

Visitor information

Address

Sri Nagareswara Sri Mahishasura Mardini & Sri Vasavi Kanyakaparameswari Devasthanam, Penugonda, West Godavari, Andhra Pradesh

Temple office

For current contact details and seva enquiries, please use the Contact page.

Darshan hours

Morning6:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening4:30 PM – 8:30 PM
KalyanotsavamBy appointment
Office9:00 AM – 6:00 PM

Explore the Region

Places to Visit

Explore notable pilgrimage and heritage destinations in the wider Penugonda and West Godavari region. Please verify current routes, timings and local conditions before travelling.

Dwaraka Tirumala

A prominent pilgrimage centre known for the Sri Venkateswara Swamy temple.

Eluru

A major regional city and a useful base for exploring heritage and pilgrimage sites in the district.

Rajamahendravaram

A historic Godavari-region city with cultural, riverfront and heritage attractions.