About
The Kanyakumari Temple stands at the southernmost tip of India, in the town of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. It is an ancient temple dedicated to the goddess Kanya Kumari, and it is also known as the Kumari Amman Temple or the Devi Kanya Kumari Temple.
A place of pilgrimage
The temple is a pilgrimage site, and many visitors come to it for worship as much as for sightseeing. Its position on the coast gives it a distinct character: it lies where three seas meet, a point that draws the eye of anyone standing on the shore nearby.
What a visit offers
- The temple itself, an ancient shrine associated with the goddess Kanya Kumari.
- The meeting of the seas, visible from the coastline around the temple.
- The town of Kanyakumari, which sits at the far southern end of the Indian mainland and makes a natural base for a day or more of exploring the coast.
Because the temple is a working place of worship, it suits visitors who come with respect for its religious role. Going in the spirit of a pilgrim or a quiet observer is the best way to enjoy it.
For current details, the temple can be reached by telephone at +91-4652-246257.