Bhagavathy Kumari Amman Temple
Kanyakumari
Presiding Deity:
Devi Kanya Kumari
Kanyakumari,located at the southern tip of the Indian subcontinent, is home to a small temple dedicated to Kanya kumari, the youthful form of the primeval energy, Shakti.
The Kanyakumari temple is ancient and has been refrred to in the Ramayana, Mahabharata, and Sangam works and the image of Kanyakumari is believed to have been installed and worshipped by Parasurama.
Accoring to a legend, a demon, Baanaasuran wreaked havoc on the world. Initiated by Mahavishnu, the Gods and humans requested Paraasakthi to vanquish the demon. Shakti appeared as a young virgin girl at Kanyakumari and commenced penance with the desire of marrying Shiva at Suchindram. Th midnight hour was fixed as the auspicious time for the weding by Sage Narada. When Shiva's procession reached Vazhukkumpaarai, a rooster crowed, hearlding daybreak, and Shiva returned to Suchindram, assuming that the auspicious hour had passed. Disappointed, the Goddess decided to spend her life in Kanyakumari as a virgin. The demon Banaasuran tried to use this opportunity to win her han by force, which led to a fierce battle in which he was slain by her.
A black stone image of Kanyakumari in the sanctum bearing a garland is an enchanting one. Of particular significance is the glittering nose ring that is visible from a distance.There are a total of 11 theerthams associated with the temple in the ocean surrounding the area. The confluence of the seas, at the southern tip of the subcontinent has been held sacred for centuries.
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