Bhagavathy Amman Temple

Bhagavathy Amman Temple, also known as Kanyakumari Temple, is a prominent Hindu temple located on the seashore at Kanyakumari, the southernmost tip of mainland India in Tamil Nadu. Dedicated to Goddess Kanyakumari, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati, it is revered as one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Notable for its east-facing deity, Dravidian architecture, and location near the confluence of three seas, it attracts pilgrims and tourists throughout the year.

Visitors can expect a coastal temple complex with Dravidian-style architecture, gopuram, pillared corridors and a sanctum housing the east-facing black stone idol of Goddess Kanyakumari adorned with a diamond nose ring. The temple is situated close to the shoreline where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and Indian Ocean meet. Inside, visitors experience darshan, rituals and chanting, while outside there are sea views, shops selling souvenirs and prasadam, and a generally crowded, devotional atmosphere especially during morning and evening aarti.