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Temples in Kanyakumari

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

The Vivekanand Rock Memorial is a popular landmark in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. This place has two main temples: the Vivekananda Mandapam Swami Temple, where Vivekanand meditates and the Shripada Mandapam Temple, where Goddess Shripada left her footprint. The birth anniversary of Swami Vivekananda, celebrated on January 12th, is a significant festival at the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. The best time to visit this Vivekananda Rock Memorial is from October to February.

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Kumari Amman Temple

Kumari Amman Temple

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.

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Thanumalayan Swamy Temple

Thanumalayan Swamy Temple

Thanumalayan Swamy Temple, also known as Suchindram Temple, is situated in the Suchindram District of Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu. This temple is dedicated to the Trinity of God: Lord Shiva, Vishnu and Brahma. The most popular festivals celebrated in this temple are the 10-day-long Chariot Festival, the Avani Festival and the Chithirai Festival. The best time to visit Thanumalayan Swamy Temple is from November to February.

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Shri Tirupati Temple

Shri Tirupati Temple

The Tirupati temple is dedicated to Lord Venkateswara, a form of Vishnu. This temple is located at the joining point of the Indian Ocean, the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea and is maintained by Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanams. In this temple, sunlight will directly fall on the foot of the Venkateswara idol on April 14 of each year at the inner Sanctorum (Garbhagriha). Festival celebrations at this temple are Ram Navami, Janmashtami, Brahmotsvam, Vasanthoutsav, and Radhasaptami. The best time to visit Tirupati is between November and February.

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Kanyakumari Temples

Kanyakumari is a  town in the state of Tamilnadu, famous for its unique geographical location, as it is the southernmost tip of the Indian subcontinent, where the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean meet. There are also many temples to visit Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Shri Tirupati Temple, Kumari Amman Temple and so on. The best time to visit all these temples in the month from November to March as Kanyakumari is a beautiful and peaceful place that attracts travellers looking for a unique and fulfilling experience because of its Natural views, spiritual atmosphere and rich culture.