Kumari Amman Temple KanyaKumari

Kumari Amman Temple, also known as Kanyakumari Temple, is situated on the seashore of Kanyakumari in Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to the goddess Devi Kanya Kumari. Devi stands as a charming young girl in her prayer, holding a holy book in her right hand. It is believed that the goddess Devi Kanya Kumari killed the demon Banasura. Kumari Amman Temple is one of the 51 Shakti Peethas. Festival celebrations at Kumari Amman Temple are Navratri, Pongal and Chaitra Purnima. The best time to visit the Kumari Amman Temple is from October to February.

How to Reach Sri Kanniyakumari Amman Shakti Peetha

The temple can be easily reached by taking the various known modes of transport. Some of the frequent ways are given below.

By AIr

The nearest airport is Trivandrum International Airport (TRV), at a distance of 90-95 km from the temple. There are flights from various major cities to this airport. You can take the taxi or get the public transport to reach the temple.

By Rail

The nearest railway station is KanyaKumari Railway Station, nearly 1 km from the temple. One can easily reach the temple by taking the local public transport from the temple. The visitors can easily reach the temple by rail.

By Road

The place is well connected with the road. You can hire a private taxi or take the public transport to reach the temple from nearby cities. The visitor can easily access the temple by roadway.

Best Time to Visit Devi Kumari Amman Temple

The ideal time to visit this temple is from November to February. This is the best time for sightseeing and one can explore the temple in the best possible way due to the pleasant weather and atmosphere.