Annapūrṇā of Vizag

Annapūrṇā — the 2nd of the 10 Mahāvidyās and the goddess who feeds Shiva himself. The Vizag Annapūrṇā shrine is a major mid-20th-century establishment; the goddess is worshipped especially for food-security and social-feeding rites. The regional tradition of Annadāna (free food distribution at temples) traces to her. Famous anna-daana events distribute over 20,000 meals daily. - Location: Vishakapatnam, Visakhapatnam (17.6868°N, 83.2185°E) Andhra Pradesh - Tradition: Hindu, Shakta