Kanyakumari is where three oceans come together—the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal, and the Indian Ocean—and the Bhagavathy Amman Temple is precisely at that confluence, thus making the temple tour in India one of those few temple tours which has its own geographic landmark. Kanyakumari temple timing will take you through the year-long schedule
Kanyakumari Temple Timings
It will be open from 4:30 am to 12:00 pm and again open from 4:00 pm to 8:15 pm. A unique custom followed at this temple: men should take off their shirts while going into the inner part of the temple, while men and women should avoid wearing leather-made stitched clothing in certain parts of the temple, a strict regulation more followed here than at most South Indian temples.
Kanyakumari Temple—Why Is It Named So?
Kanyakumari means the virgin goddess, and Kanya is because the presiding deity here is Parvati in the form of a virgin goddess as per the legend who could not get married due to some reason.
Sunrise and Sunset From the Same Location
Kanyakumari is one of those rare locations in India that allow you to see both the sunrises and sunsets from the same location, which makes it a popular destination among many tourists only because of this factor alone, regardless of whether they visit the temple or not.
Other Nearby Attractions To Include
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial — located off the coast, about a boat trip away, where Swami Vivekananda meditated
- Thiruvalluvar Statue — a monument erected in honor of the poet-philosopher, near the rock memorial
- Gandhi Memorial Mandapam — a place where Gandhi’s ashes were stored temporarily before immersion
- Yadagirigutta Temple – Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Devasthanam
Additional Information on Timings
Tickets to the rock memorial run out on weekends — come early or reserve tickets beforehand if possible
The attire requirements at the temple are mandatory, not optional, so plan accordingly
There is no photography allowed inside the shrine, as is the case with all Indian temples
How To Get There (Kanyakumari Temple)
Kanyakumari is served by its own railway station that links it to all the important cities of South India, while the closest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram, which lies around 85 km away from Kanyakumari temple timings.
Most people who travel here make one day enough for Kanyakumari, but two days will allow you the luxury of taking the ferry and the temple visit at leisure.
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