Bhagavatī Ammaṉ Temple, Kanyakumari
The virgin goddess at India's tip
⭐ Why it is famous
The Devī's diamond nose-ring is said to have been visible far out at sea; the temple stands where three seas meet.
📜 Pilgrimage history
A Śakti Pīṭha mentioned in the Rāmāyaṇa and Mahābhārata; the present structure has Chola, Pandya, Nayak and Travancore layers.
🕰️ Temple timings
- 04:30 – 12:00 and 16:00 – 20:00
🙏 Darśan details
- Free darśan
- Men must remove shirts before entering
- No phones or cameras inside
🚉 Location & getting there
📍 Bhagavatī Ammaṉ Temple, Kanyakumari, Kanyakumari, KanyakumariKanyakumari (CAPE) — 1 km
Kanyakumari bus stand — state transport buses stop here.
Thiruvananthapuram (TRV) — 90 km
Buses from Nagercoil (20 km), Trivandrum and Madurai.
🪔 Poojas, sevās & tickets
This temple does not publish a rate list. Darśan is free; ārcanā, abhiṣeka and other sevās are booked at the counter inside the temple on the day.
🧭 Around the temple
Places to see besides the temple — tap any one to open it in Google Maps.
🛏️ Where to stay
- Sea-facing hotels and government guest houses
₹ Indicative trip cost (per head, 2 days)
| Budget | Standard | Comfort |
|---|---|---|
| ₹2,000 | ₹4,000 | ₹10,000 |
🛕 Nearby temples
📌 Other attractions nearby
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Thiruvalluvar statue
- Sunrise/sunset point