The Temple is also called as Sarvani Shaktipeeth Shri Kanya Kumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple. This Temple is one of the 108 Sakthi Peedam dedicated to Goddess Sakthi. The Presiding Deity of this Temple is Goddess Parvathy. She is in the form of an adolescent girl. Goddess Parvathy is also called as Shree Baala Bhadra, Shree Baala, Kanyakumari Devi and Devi Kumari. Devotees Worship Parvathy as Badhrakali Amman too. There is a saying that the Diamond Nose Stud of the Goddess had directed the sailors who had lost their way in the mid-seas. Such is the powerful glitter and sparkle of the jewelleries of this Goddess. This Temple is located very close to the meeting point of Indian Ocean, Bay of Bengal and Arabian Sea. It is believed that Sage Parasuramar performed consecration for this Temple. It is believed that the mental ailments of Devotees visiting this Temple are cured. This Temple is considered as one among the 51 Shakthi Peedams. The four Pillar Mandapan of the Temple gives out sounds of mucsical instruments like Veenai, Mirudhangam, Flute and Jaladharangam. Chitra Pournami, Gurga Pooja, Navarathri are celebrated in a grand manner and Devotees from far flung areas visit this Temple during these days.
Temple Timing: 4:30 AM to 12:30 PM and 4 PM to 8:30 PM
Temple Phone Number: 04652 - 246223
Distance from Chennai to Kanyakumari is 706 Kms
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