Kumari Amman Temple

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India /Tamil Nadu /Kanyakumari /Kanyakumari

Sight Address : Kumari Amman Temple Mylaudy, Tamil Nadu Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Kumari Amman Temple : The bustling beach town is named after this temple dedicated to Kumari Amman or Kanyakumari. Sprawled regally on the coast overlooking the sea is the 3000-year-old abode of Devi Kanyakumari, the virgin goddess, who according to legend guards the shore.Pandiyans commissioned the building of the shrine in honor of the goddess in the 8th century. There was subsequent revamping by the Chola and Nayak dynasties. Kumari Amman stands in the centre of the town adjacent to the beach; stroll along the town’s main street past colorful bazaars to get to the site. The legends and folklores surrounding the temple fascinate tourists on the one hand, while on the other evoke among locals immense devotion for the goddess. Soak up the stark aura of the temple. You will see devotees lighting earthen lamps and offering saris to the deity. In the inner sanctum is the idol of Goddess Kumari Amman carved of blue stone and placed on a pedestal. The deity is beautifully adorned with gold jewelry, holding a rosary in her right hand and touching a garland with the left. Her crown is embedded with precious gems and diamonds. But it is her twinkling diamond nose-ring that leaves you enamored. The glistening quality of the diamond is such that in the days of yore ships drifted off course mistaking the light reflected from the nose-ring as that from a lighthouse. To bring an end to these mishaps the sea facing gate – eastern gate of the temple was shut for good. The only exception is the five days in the year when the goddess is taken out for ceremonial bath.

Kumari Amman Temple in Kanyakumari

HistoryEdit

The 3000 year old Kumari Amman temple at this place is dedicated to Virgin Goddess Kanyakumari, who stands in eternal vigil protecting the country, is surrounded by a stone wall and stands on the edge of the ocean. The entrance to the temple is through the northern gate, while the eastern gate always remains closed except on some festival days, when deity is taken out for the ceremonial bath. The deity is facing the east.This is the first Durga Temple created by Lord Parasurama and is also one among the 108 Shakthi Peethas in the world. Kanyakumari Devi Temple is situated in Tamil Nadu. Kanyakumari is a cape at the southernmost tip of the Indian peninsula. During British rule, it was known as Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari Temple situated at the shore on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and the Arabian Sea. Devi Kanya Kumari, that is, the virgin goddess, is an aspect of Parvathy. She is known by several other names, including Kanya Devi, Devi Kumari, and Kumari Amman.

Must SeeEdit

Must-see

Visiting TimeEdit

5:30 A.M to 11:45 A.M
5:30 P.M to 8:45 P.M

Closed OnEdit

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to March

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning & Evening

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

45 minutes To 1:30 hrs

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Individual National Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Individual Foreigner Adult Rs. : N.A.

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Still Photo Camera Rs. : N.A.

Video Camera Rs. : N.A.

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Restaurants NearbyAdd / Edit

Sparsa Resort ; 6/112B, Beach Road, Next to Sunset Point Kanyakumari, 629702 ; Ph/M – 04652 247 041 ; Food Serve – N.A.

How to ReachEdit

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BUS : From Thirvananthapuram (or Kovalam Beach) or take one of the daily Kanyakumari tours organised by KTDC (Kerala Tourism Development Corporation). Frequent buses run from Thiruvananthapuram’s Thampanoor bus stand for Padmanabhampuram, on the highway to Kanyakumari. Best way is to board any bus for Nagercoil or Kanyakumari and alight at Thuckalay. You could also hire a cab from Thiruvananthapuram.

Train : Kanyakumari (CAPE), Kanyakumari Railway Station and the nearest 2 nd railway station is at Nagercoil (15km) and local station is Iraniel (6km) from the palace.Railways are considered as the most prominent means of transport to get here. Travelers can get any number of trains to reach Kanyakumari including trains to Delhi and Bangalore. The Kanyakumari express, Himsagar express, Kanyakumari Howrah express, Tirrukural express, Bangalore express and Island express and many others are some trains which operate from major cities connecting Kanyakumari.

Air : Nearest Airport is Trivandrum International Airport which is at a distance of 87 km from Kanyakumari. Trivandrum airport is well connected with many major cities in India and abroad. Direct flights from many gulf countries are available from Trivandrum. Tourist taxi charges about Rs 1,500 from Trivandrum to Kanyakumari.

Others : Most people travel around Kanniyakumari using a hired vehicle. Auto-rickshaws (tuk tuks) are available, along with buses. Buses are about Rs15 from the station to the point, and Rs 7.5 from the bus station to the point.

Things to CarryEdit

Carry along sunshades and a bottle of drinking water

Safety / WarningEdit

Camera or any form of photography is not allowed in the temple precincts. Do not get lured by the temple priests, it is worth waiting for your turn patiently. Non-Hindus are barred from entering the temple. Your camera needs to be deposited at the entrance. A dip at the temple bathing ghat is believed to be auspicious.