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Kanyakumari Temple (mandir)

Kanyakumari types the southern most end of mainland India. It's also the place where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge. Kanyakumari has been a great middle for culture, civilization and pilgrimage for years. Kanyakumari is known as after the virgin goddess Kanyakumari whose temple (mandir) is located here.

Legends have it that Kanya Devi, an incarnation (avatar) of Goddess Parvati, was to wed Lord Shiva however he did not flip up for the wedding and the marriage never took place. In keeping with legends, the rice and cereals meant for the wedding remained uncooked. Even at the moment, stones that look precisely like rice and cereals can be found within the market. It's a widespread perception that these stones are the leftovers of the legendary marriage, which could not be solemnized. As the marriage could not happen, Kanya Devi turned a virgin goddess

The Kanyakumari temple is devoted to Kanya Devi. The principle entrance to the Kanyakumari temple (mandir) is through the northern gate. Though the deity in the temple (mandir) is seated going through east, the eastern gate is kept closed aside from some special occasions. There are 3 corridors that surround the sanctum. After a stroll around the outer hall, the devotees cross the 'Navarathiri mandapam' and head to the 2nd hall, which encircles the shrine. From here you will get a transparent view of the Goddess. The principle festivals on the Kanyakumari temple (mandir) are held within the month of Vaikasi (Might/June) and the Navarathri (September/October). Male worshippers are required to remove their shirts earlier than entering the temple.