Kumari Amman Temple Kanyakumari

Overview of Kumari Amman Temple Kanyakumari

Kumari Amman Temple or Kanyakumari-Temple is situated in Kanyakumari, Tamilnadu. The 'Kumari Amman Temple' situated on the banks of the sea is the main center of faith and devote of the people of south-east. This temple was built during the rule of the Pandya Dynasty. A temple of sixteen pillars is built in the temple. In the sanctum sanctorum of the temple, the panoramic statue of Amman Devi attracts pilgrims. The pure precious diamond scattered in the Natha Nidh spreads its scintillation far and wide. At some distance from this temple are 'Savitri Ghat', 'Gayatri Ghat', 'Sanyu Ghat' and 'Tirtha Ghat'. After bathing on these ghats there is a tradition of Goddess Darshan in the temple.

Events in Kumari Amman Temple

The place where the 'Indian Ocean', 'Arabian Sea' and 'Bay of Bengal' kiss kills the soil of India, right there is the 'Kumari Amman Temple'. This goddess is a temple of Parvati. The sound of the waves of the sea near the temple is heard like this, as if the music of Heaven is burning in the ears. Before entering the temple of devotees, Triveni dives in the Sangam before entering the temple. The eastern gateway of the temple is always kept closed. It is said that in some time, the aura of the Goddess's jeweler set up in the temple used to forget the understanding of the sea vessel's light house, due to which they were crashed in an attempt to shore the ship.

Mythological mentions of Kumari Amman Temple

The main entrance of the temple opens only on special occasions, so devotees have to enter through the northern gate. There is a small gopuram of this gate. The present temple surrounded by about 10 feet high pavilion was built during the rule of the kings of the Pandya dynasty. Goddess Kumari was the goddess Devi of the Pandya kings. According to mythological allegations, the Goddess of power was devoted to the ending of Banasur. When religion began to be destroyed by the atrocities of Banasur, all the gods reached the refuge of Lord Vishnu. They told the deities that only the Goddess could end up with the defeat of that Asura. It was known to Lord Vishnu that Banasur has got so many boons that no one can kill him. But he did not ask for this boon that a virgin could not put an end to it. Gods pleased Parasakti from their tenacity and took the promise of liberation from Banasura. Then the Goddess embraced the form of a girl.

End of Banasura

After a few years, when the girl's youth was received, it was decided that her marriage to Lord Shiva in 'Suchindram' was fixed because the goddess was a form of Parvati. But Narada Muni's secret efforts did not complete her marriage and she took a fast to live like a virgin. Narad ji knew that the goal of the incarnation of the Goddess is to destroy the Baanasur. Can be fulfilled this goal only as a virgin girl. Then that moment arrived. When Banasur heard about the beauty of the Goddess, she approached him with a marriage proposal. When the goddess was angry, Banasur challenged him for the war. At that time, the battle of Baanasur ended with the help of her body as a virgin. Then, the gods established a temple of Kanyakumari form of Parashakti on the beach. On this basis, this place was also called Kanyakumari and the temple was called the 'Kumari Amman' or 'Kumari Devi' temple.

Statue of Thiruvalluvar in Kumari Amman Temple

It is also believed that Chaitanya Mahaprabhu had come on the 'Yoga Tour' in 'Kumari Amman Mandir'. Here in the temple, men have to wear a top garment or a shirt and a vest. You see two rocks in the middle, some distance from the ocean coast. One of these rocks located in the southeast attracts a large image in the rock, the attraction of tourists. That is the statue of a famous Tamil sacred poet Thiruvalluvar. Modern sculpture was prepared by the hard work of 5000 craftsmen. Its height is 133 feet, which is a symbol of the 133 chapters of the Thirukkural poetry book of Thiruvalluvar.

Best Time to Visit Kumari Amman Temple Kanyakumari

The opening hours of the Kanyakumari temple for devotees is by 4.30Am to 12.30 Am and it gets closed till 4 Pm. After that again opens at 4 P.m. to 8 P.m.

Best Time to Visit Kumari Amman Temple Kanyakumari

The opening hours of the Kanyakumari temple for devotees is by 4.30Am to 12.30 Am and it gets closed till 4 Pm. After that again opens at 4 P.m. to 8 P.m.