Kanyakumari

Temples in Kanyakumari: A Spiritual Journey to India’s Southern Tip

Kanyakumari, also known as Cape Comorin, is a coastal town located at the southernmost tip of India, where the Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean, and Arabian Sea converge. It is a popular pilgrimage destination and is home to many temples that attract devotees from all over India and the world.

One of the most famous temples in Kanyakumari is the Kumari Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Kanya Kumari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati. The temple is believed to have been built by the Pandya kings in the 8th century and is situated on the shore, offering a stunning view of the sea. Another significant temple is the Bhagavathy Amman Temple, dedicated to the goddess Bhagavathy, who is believed to protect the town and its people.

Other important temples in Kanyakumari include the Suchindram Temple, dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord Vishnu, and Lord Brahma, and the Nagaraja Temple, dedicated to the serpent god Nagaraja. These temples showcase the region’s rich cultural heritage and are an important part of the town’s identity.

In addition to the temples, Kanyakumari is also known for its natural beauty and cultural diversity. The town is home to several churches and mosques, and the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, a monument dedicated to the Hindu monk Swami Vivekananda, is a popular tourist attraction.

Visiting the temples in Kanyakumari is a unique and enriching experience that allows visitors to connect with the town’s spiritual and cultural heritage.

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Karavilagam Krishna Temple, Marthandam, Kanyakumari

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Karavilagam Krishna Temple, Marthandam, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Karavilagam Krishna Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Marthandam District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/karavilagam-krishna-temple-marthandam.html Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Karavilagam Krishna Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Marthandam in Kanyakumari District […]

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Manalikarai Azhvar Krishna Swamy Temple, Kanyakumari

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Manalikarai Azhvar Krishna Swamy Temple, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Manalikarai Azhvar Krishna Swamy Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanyakumari District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/manalikarai-azhvar-krishna-swamy-temple.html Manalikarai Azhvar Krishna Swamy Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu located at Manalikarai, a small village located in the southern part

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Esakki Amman Temple, Elankadai, Kanyakumari

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Esakki Amman Temple, Elankadai, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Esakki Amman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Elankadai District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/esakki-amman-temple-elankadai.html   Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Esakki Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Elankadai Village near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District

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Kattalai Amman Temple, Perumchilampu, Vellimalai, Kalkulam, Kanyakumari

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Kattalai Amman Temple, Perumchilampu, Vellimalai, Kalkulam, Kanyakumari  Date built: – Deity: Kattalai Amman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Perumchilampu, Vellimalai, Kalkulam District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/kattalai-amman-temple-perumchilampu.html Kattalai Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple in Perumchilampu area in Vellimalai Village in Kalkulam Taluk in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The temple is

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Isakki Amman Temple, Mangavilai, Kanyakumari

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Isakki Amman Temple, Mangavilai, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Isakki Amman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Mangavilai District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/isakki-amman-temple-mangavilai.html   Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Isakki Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Mangavilai Village in Kanyakumari district of Tamilnadu. It

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Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Kanyakumari

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Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Kanyakumari District:: Kanyakumari Address: Bhagavathy Amman Temple,Mandaikadu, Kanyakumari District – 629 702 Phone +91 4651 222 596 Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/mandaikadu-bhagavathy-amman-temple-kanyakumari.html  Mandaikadu Bhagavathy Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to the Hindu goddess Parvati (known as Bhagavathy) located in Mandaikadu Village near Colachel in the western coast of Kanyakumari District in

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Muppandhal Avvaiyar Amman Temple, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari

Muppandhal Avvaiyar Amman Temple, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari

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Muppandhal Avvaiyar Amman Temple, Aralvaimozhi, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Muppandhal Avvaiyar Amman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Aralvaimozhi District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/muppandhal-avvaiyar-amman-temple-aralvaimozhi-kanyakumari.html  Avvaiyar Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Muppandhal Village near Aralvazhmozhi in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is also called as Muppandhal

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Bhadra Kali Amman Temple, Vattavilai, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari

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Bhadra Kali Amman Temple, Vattavilai, Vilavancode, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Bhadra Kali Amman Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Vattavilai, Vilavancode District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/09/bhadra-kali-amman-temple-vattavilai.html Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Bhadra Kali Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Vattavilai Village in

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Yogeeswarar Temple, Putheri, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari

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Yogeeswarar Temple, Putheri, Nagercoil, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Yogeeswarar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Putheri, Nagercoil District:: Kanyakumari Address: Yogeeswarar Temple,Putheri, Nagercoil,Kanyakumari District Phone + 91 4652 275 230  Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/10/yogeeswarar-temple-putheri-nagercoil.html  Yogeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple located at Putheri Village near Nagercoil in Kanyakumari District of Tamilnadu. The Temple is

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Mutathura Mahadevar Temple, Chenkody, Kanyakumari

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Mutathura Mahadevar Temple, Chenkody, Kanyakumari Date built: – Deity: Mutathura Mahadevar Architectural style: Dravidian architecture Major festivals – Locale: Chenkody District:: Kanyakumari Address: – Phone – Original Source: https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2017/10/mutathura-mahadevar-temple-chenkody.html Architecture Legend / Local stories Photo Gallery How to Reach: Mutathura Mahadevar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Chenkody in Kanyakumari District

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