Kumari Amman Temple
Kumari Amman Temple
📖 Description: Kanniyakumari derives its name from the goddess Kanniyakumari Amman. This presiding deity of the area Arulmigu Bhagavathiamman Temple is located at the confluence of three seas of the Indian south corner the temple was constructed before three thousand years by Parasuram and then renovated by one of the kings of Pandiya dynasty. It is believed that goddess Bhagawati stood here as a spinster and she killed the demon Banasuran on Vijaya dashami, the last day of Navratri Festival. The temple is dedicated to goddess parvati as a virgin. She stands on an eternal visual protecting the shore of the country.
🕒 Timings: 4:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m & 4:00 p.m. to 08:30 p.m
📞 Emergency Contacts
- Police: 100
- Fire: 101
- Ambulance: 108
- District Control Center: 1077
- Local Administration: Kanniyakumari Municipality (04652-246279)
- Tourism Dept: 9176995866
📍 Get Directions:
🚌 Bus Details
| Bus Terminal | Route No. | Via |
|---|---|---|
| Nagercoil Vadassery Bus Terminal | 1,2,303 | Anna bus Stand,Kottar,Suchindram,Kottarm |
| Nagercoil Anna Bus Terminal | 1,2,303 | Suchindram, Kottaram |
| Kanniyakumari Bus Terminal | ||
| Marthandam Bus Terminal | 303 | Thuckalay, Nagercoil |
| Kalliyakkavilai Bus Terminal | 303 | Thuckalay, Nagercoil |
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