Kanyakumari temple

Devi Kanya Kumari, known as Kumari Amman (the virgin goddess) is one of the forms of Devi is located on the shore. She is popularly known as "Bhagavathy Amman". Bhagavathy Amman Temple is located in Kanya Kumari (formerly Cape Comorin) on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. She is also known by several other names, including Kanya Devi, and Devi Kumari. The worship of Devi Kanya Kumari dates back to the Vedic times.
It is a Shakti Peetha dedicated to a manifestation of Parvati, the virgin goddess who did penance to obtain Lord Shiva's hand in marriage. The sparkling diamond nose-ring of the deity is said to be visible even from the sea.

Nearby attractions

Vivekanda Rock Memorial

On two rocky islets just off the shore, southeast of the Kumari Amman temple, are the Vivekanda Rock Memorial, built in
1970, and the gigantic 133 ft statue of Tamil saint-poet Thiruvalluvar, one of the biggest statues in Asia. One of the
rocks called Sri Padhaparai is said to bear the footprints of the virgin goddess. Swami Vivekananda is said to have seated
on this rock in deep meditation. Also on this rock, there is a Dhyana mandapam, an area for meditation. Ferry services are
available to reach the memorial.



Gandhi Memorial

The Gandhi Memorial has been built on the spot where the urn containing the Mahatma's ashes was kept for public viewing
before immersion. Resembling central Indian Hindu temples in form, the memorial was designed in such a way that on Mahatma Gandhi's birthday, October 2, the first rays of the sun fall on the exact place where his ashes were kept.

How to Reach

Well connected to nearby major cities - Nagercoil (22 km) and Thiruvananthapuram (85 km) by road and rail. Nearest airport is Thiruvananthapuram (90 km) away.