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Graha
Shakti Peetam (Shakti Peetam)
Deity
Sri Bhagavathy Amman
Goddess
Kanya Kumari
Timings
4:30 AM – 12:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Best time
Navaratri, Chithra Pournami sunrise
District
Kanyakumari
Address
Bhagavathy Amman Temple, Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu 629702
History
At the confluence of three seas, the virgin goddess stands with a diamond nose-ring whose glow once guided ships.
Significance
Worship is for penance, purity of purpose and strength through waiting.
Pariharam
Bathe at the Triveni Sangam ghat before dawn darshan and offer red saree and flowers.
Festivals
Navaratri
September – October · Ten-day festival by the sea
Chithra Pournami
April – May · Sunset and moonrise seen together
Nearby stays & food
Hotel Sea View
Stay · 0.5 km · Rooms overlooking the sangam
Sangam Restaurant
Food · 0.6 km · South Indian and coastal food