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Thanumalaya Temple of Kanyakumari – Thanumalayan Temple of Kanyakumari

Located in Suchindram, Thanumalaya Temple also known as Sthanumalayan Kovil, is a sacred temple dedicated to the Tridev (Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva). This beautiful temple was rebuilt in the 17th century, and its inscriptions date back to the 9th century. A major attraction of this temple are the four musical pillars made of the same stone placed in the Alankara Mandapam area. When you place a thumb or finger on these music pillars, they emit a variety of musical notes. The Rathotsava and Teppam festival celebrated in this temple every year attracts thousands of people. This temple opens between 4:30 am to 12 noon and 5 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Kumari Amman Temple – Kanyakumari Temple

Kumari Amman Temple is one such place in Kanyakumari which has a lot of cultural importance in Kanyakumari. This magnificent temple is situated on the side of the beach and is visited by thousands of tourists. Popularly known as Devi Kumari Temple, Kumari Amman Temple and Bhagwati Amman Temple, the magnificent architecture of this temple was shaped by the Pandyas and renovated by the Nayaks. Non-Hindus are not allowed to go here. You can visit this temple between 4:30 am to 12 noon or even between 4 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Adikesava Perumal Temple in Kanyakumari – Adikesava Perumal Temple in Kanyakumari

Adikeshavaperumal Temple is located at Thiruvattar in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu. The Adikeshava Perumal Temple in Kanyakumari is one of the 108 Divya Desams dedicated to Lord Vishnu. This temple of Kanyakumari is situated at a secluded place away from the city and is surrounded by three rivers namely Kothai, Paharli, Thamirbarani. Away from the city, with a peaceful environment, this temple is an ideal place for those looking for a serene environment to worship. There is such serenity around this temple that you can clearly hear the sound of the rivers flowing nearby. This temple opens between 5 am to 12 pm and between 5 pm to 8:30 pm.

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Mandikadu Bhagavathi Temple in Kanyakumari – Mandaikadu Bhagavathi Temple in Kanyakumari

Mandikadu Bhagavathy Temple is another temple in Kanyakumari district which is dedicated to Goddess Parvati. It is located near Colachel which is on the seashore and is a major center of worship for the people of both Kerala and Tamil Nadu. In fact, this temple attracts a lot of tourists due to its Kerala style architecture and exceptionally beautiful idol of Goddess Parvati. The temple is of great importance due to its architectural excellence, the sculptures here and an extraordinary view of the sea from within the temple itself.

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Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple – Thirunanthikarai Cave Temple in Kanyakumari

The Tirunanthikarai Cave Temple in Kanyakumari, dedicated to Lord Shiva, is known for its ancient South Indian architecture. Surrounded by pleasant surroundings and natural beauty, this temple attracts thousands of pilgrims every year. It is said to have been built in the 7th century and was taken over by Raja Chola I, the king of the Chola dynasty, for reconstruction in the 9th century. After that, he designed the interior of the temple by declaring the Shivling as sacred and installing beautifully carved structures. You can visit this temple between 7 am to 6 pm.

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Vadaku Thamaraikulam Krishnalayam Temple – Vadakku Thamaraikulam Krishnalayam Temple

Vadaku Thamaraikulam Krishnaalayam near Swamithoppu in Kanyakumari district of Tamil Nadu is a modern temple dedicated to Lord Krishna. Recently completed by 2005, the festival of Janmashtami is celebrated with great pomp in this modern temple. Vadaku Thamaraikulam in Tamil means ‘Northern Lotus Pond’, due to which a large pond exists inside this temple. You can visit this temple between 5 am to 12 noon and between 5 pm to 8:30 pm.

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