Live TV
Apps
Social
Devotional India ×
⌕
👤
Hello ›
Sign In / Register
Set as Trusted Source
on Google Search
Live Darshans
Apps
Social
Devotional India
हरि ॐ तत्सत्
हरि ॐ तत्सत्
Radiant Immortal Atman,
Pranams 🙏🏻, Welcome to Devotional India | Here, You will find Everything on The Divine Heritage & Culture of Bharat. The Glory of Sanathan Dharma, Avatars, Mahatmas, Yogies, Festivals, Temples & Complete Collection of Vedas & Mantras | Panchang .
God is Love | Live in Love
Set as Trusted Source
on Google Search
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Kumari Shakti temple

0:00 / 0:00
Show Quick Read
Summary is AI-generated, Devotional-reviewed

📑 Table of Contents

Shri Kumari Shakti Shaktipeeth Temple

Shri Kumari Shaktipeeth Temple, located in the sacred town of Kanyakumari, is one of the 51 revered Shakti Peethas where the spine (back) of Goddess Sati is said to have fallen. Here, the Divine Mother is worshipped as Kumari Amman — the eternal virgin goddess, symbolizing purity, power, and penance.

lotus removebg preview

“या देवी सर्वभूतेषु कुमारी रूपेण संस्थिता।
नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमस्तस्यै नमो नमः॥
Ya Devi Sarvabhuteshu Kumari Rupena Samsthita,
Namastasyai Namastasyai Namastasyai Namo Namah.“

― Shri Kumari Shakti Temple

This site is also deeply associated with the Goddess Parvati’s meditation to attain Lord Shiva as her consort.

Read Also: Dhari Devi Mandir

lotus removebg preview
Kumari Shakti Peetha devotional india

History of the Temple

The temple has been a prominent spiritual center for centuries and is mentioned in the Skanda Purana and Kalika Purana as a powerful Shaktipeeth.
Adi Shankaracharya is believed to have meditated here and consecrated the deity.
Historically, Pandyas, Cholas, and other South Indian dynasties** patronized this temple.
Kanyakumari was a renowned center of Devi worship and Tantric practices in ancient India.

lotus removebg preview

Significance of the Temple

Shakti: Goddess Kumari Amman (Bhagavaty Kumari)
Bhairava: Nimish (Nimisha Bhairava)
Body Part: Spine (पीठ / पीठिका) of Sati is believed to have fallen here.
Kumari Amman is worshipped as a chaste and youthful goddess who is constantly in deep meditation. She is a form of Balatripurasundari, the virgin aspect of Goddess Durga.
The temple is also a symbol of female empowerment and spiritual strength.

Read Also: Shri Nandini Temple

Kumari Shakti Peetha devotional
lotus removebg preview

Architecture of the Temple

lotus removebg preview
Kumari Shakti Peetha devotional india

Dravidian architecture with a sea-facing sanctum sanctorum (Garbhagriha).

Read Also: Shri Sravani Temple

Golden nose ring on the idol of Devi Kumari is world-famous — believed to shine so bright it misled ships in ancient times.

Surrounded by high stone walls, the temple stands as a bastion of Tamil spiritual heritage.

Read Also: Shri Mahishasuramardin Temple

The sanctum is constructed in such a way that the sun’s rays fall directly on the deity’s feet during specific times of the year.

Ancient carvings, granite pillars, and sculptures adorn the temple interiors.

Temple Timings

  • Morning Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    4:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Kumari Shakti Peetha

  • Evening Temple Opening & Closing Timing

    4:00 PM – 8:00 PM

lotus removebg preview

Temple Location

TRENDING TOPICS
Dhari Devi Mandir Shri Nandini Temple Shri Sravani Temple Shri Mahishasuramardin Temple Shri Ramgiri Temple Shri Kalmadhav Temple

Got a follow-up question on this article? Go on

Generating questions...
Ask Devotional India
How may I help you today

Accessibility Settings

Customize the page for better readability

Content Modules

Language

🌐 Language Select your preferred website language

Color Modules

Reading Modules

Tags:

Share:

Devotional India Team

Devotional India is an international devotional website focused on Hindu temples, saints, spiritual teachings, mantras, and scriptures. We aim to make ancient Sanatan wisdom accessible to modern readers through authentic, informative, and spiritually enriching content.

Related Posts

73b6c0d730b821f9e1c28350e417de46 1
Mandirs in Uttarakhanad

Dhari Devi Mandir

Decorated Hindu shrine adorned with flowers and sacred deity idols
Famous Durga Maa Temples

Shri Nandini Temple

Beautiful Hindu temple surrounded by greenery under cloudy skies
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Sravani Temple

Goddess Durga with divine family defeating Mahishasura triumphantly
Famous Durga Maa Temples

Shri Mahishasuramardin Temple

Ramgiri Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Ramgiri Temple

White temple complex near holy water tank
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Kalmadhav Temple

Ratnavali Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Ratnavali Temple

Mithila Shakti Peeth Bihar Nepal 2 1024x768 2
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Mithila Temple

Panchsagar Shakti Peeth Uttar Pradesh
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Panch Sagar Temple

shri parvat shakti peeth Viral Facts India ccaaa8
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Parvat Temple

Mahalaxmi Temple Kolhapur
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Maha Lakshmi Temple

Colorful Hindu temple tower behind palm leaves, Sacred Temples of India
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Bhavani Temple

Shri Jeshoreshwari Temple Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Jeshoreshwari Temple

Lakhigadi Saktipeeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Aparna Temple

Sugandha Shaktipeeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Sugandha Temple

hinglaj mata ji temple
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Hinglaj Temple

Mahashira Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Mahashira Temple

Gandaki Shakti Peeth ji devotional india
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Gandaki Chandi Temple

b785435b3aaf033f7e8a1a4b8136e4ed
Mandir in Jammu & Kashmir

Amarnath Cave Temple

Nagapooshani Temple ji
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Nagapooshani Temple

Amarkantak Narmada Udgam Temple
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Narmada Temple

Avanti Maa Gadkalika Temple devotional
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Avanti Temple

White spires of Jay Durga Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Jai Durga Temple

White spires of sacred Shri Biraja Temple
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Biraja Temple

tripura sundari temple agartala tripura 2 attr hero ji
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Tripura Sundari Temple

maa jayanti ji temple
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Jayanti Devi

kamakhya devi temple
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Khamakya Temple

Kapalini Shakti Peeth
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Kapalini Temple

Mangal chandika ujjaini shaktipeeth 7
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Mangal Chandika Temple

Shri Nandikeshwari Temple Shakti Peetha
Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shri Nandikeshwari Temple

Related Categories

Char Dham

Char Dham

Vishnu dham

Vishnu dham

Vishnu temple

Vishnu temple

Shiva temple

Shiva temple

12 jyotirlinga

12 jyotirlinga

Chota Char Dham

Chota Char Dham

Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

Shakti Peeth Devi Temples

State wise

State wise

Navgrah temple

Navgrah temple

Famous Durga Temple

Famous Durga Temple

Famous Shiva Temple

Famous Shiva Temple

Famous Vishnu Ji Temple

Famous Vishnu Ji Temple

Famous Hanuman ji temple

Famous Hanuman ji temple

All Surya Mandir

All Surya Mandir

Stories of places

Stories of places

The Spirit of Bharat

The Spirit of Bharat

Famous ganesha temple

Famous ganesha temple

Famous ram mandir

Famous ram mandir

Famous Krishna Temple

Famous Krishna Temple

Some hidden gems

Some hidden gems

Sai Mandir

Sai Mandir

Ganhesh Mandir Across World

Ganhesh Mandir Across World

Shiv Mandir Across World

Shiv Mandir Across World

Lord Ram Mandir Across World

Lord Ram Mandir Across World

Lord Vishnu temple Across World

Lord Vishnu temple Across World

Swaminarayan Akshardham

Swaminarayan Akshardham

Lord Krishna Mandir Across World

Lord Krishna Mandir Across World

Swami Narayan Mandir Across World

Swami Narayan Mandir Across World

Surya dev mandir Across World

Surya dev mandir Across World

Durga Mandir Across World

Durga Mandir Across World

Buddha Mandir Across World

Buddha Mandir Across World

Sai Baba Mandir Across World

Sai Baba Mandir Across World

Saraswati Maa Mandir Across the World

Saraswati Maa Mandir Across the World

Famous Shridi Sai Baba Temples In India

Famous Shridi Sai Baba Temples In India

Lakshmi Maa Temples Across Asia

Lakshmi Maa Temples Across Asia

Mandir in Jammu & Kashmir

Mandir in Jammu & Kashmir

Mandirs in Tamil Nadu

Mandirs in Tamil Nadu

Mandirs In Uttar Pradesh

Mandirs In Uttar Pradesh

Mandirs In Rajasthan

Mandirs In Rajasthan

Mandirs in Himachal Pradesh

Mandirs in Himachal Pradesh

Mandir in West Bengal

Mandir in West Bengal

Mandirs in Andhra Pradesh

Mandirs in Andhra Pradesh

Mandirs in Chhattisgarh

Mandirs in Chhattisgarh

Mandirs in Arunachal Pradesh

Mandirs in Arunachal Pradesh

Mandirs in Kerala

Mandirs in Kerala

Mandirs in Madhya Pradesh

Mandirs in Madhya Pradesh

Mandirs in Delhi

Mandirs in Delhi

Mandirs in Assam

Mandirs in Assam

Mandirs in Jharkhand

Mandirs in Jharkhand

Mandirs in Odisha

Mandirs in Odisha

Mandirs in Maharashtra

Mandirs in Maharashtra

Mandirs in Telangana

Mandirs in Telangana

Mandirs in Gujrat

Mandirs in Gujrat

Mandirs in Karnataka

Mandirs in Karnataka

Mandirs in Goa

Mandirs in Goa

Mandirs in Bihar

Mandirs in Bihar

Mandirs in Haryana

Mandirs in Haryana

Mandirs in Manipur

Mandirs in Manipur

Mandirs in Tripura

Mandirs in Tripura

Mandirs in Sikkim

Mandirs in Sikkim

Mandirs in Punjab

Mandirs in Punjab

Mandirs in Uttarakhanad

Mandirs in Uttarakhanad

Mandir in Meghalaya

Mandir in Meghalaya

  • Search

  • Divine Categories

  • Most Viewed

    Hanuman Mantra

    Hanuman Mantra

    premanand maharaj ji

    Premanand Maharaj

    Sathya Sai Baba blessing devotees image

    E-books & Collectables

    Swami Sivananda seated in meditation holding staff against Himalayan mountain backdrop portrait

    Glory to Gurudev, Our Ideal

    Rishi kashyapa ji

    Rishi kashyapa

    Soundarya Lahari

    Soundarya Lahari with meaning

    Mother Yashoda lovingly holding baby Krishna

    Narayana Kavacham

    artstation hindu concept of god digital painting binu balan 1

    Vrishabha Avatar of Lord Shiva

    image 7

    Mangottu Kavu Temple, Athipotta

    Ashtamukha Gandaberunda Sharabha Shiva Avatar Lord Narasimha 800x531 1

    Sharabha Avatar of Lord Shiva

    the story of the origins of mallikarjuna jyotirlinga

    Shri Mallikarjuna Temple

    Rishi Gautama ji

    Rishi Gautama

    60f6eb1edd6e8f9fc78e5a9e image4

    Sant Raja Janak

    Do You Watch TV, Swami Advised Him To Read

    Rishi Bharadwaja

    Ujjaini Mahankali shrine image

    Ujjaini Mahankali Temple, Secunderabad

    Ramcharitmanas Sundarkand Path

    Ramcharitmanas Sundarkand

    South Indian temple tower picture

    Kadiri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Kadiri

    Revered Hindu saints collage image

    Shree Ramsukhdasji Maharaj

    trailanga swami ashram devotional

    Sri Trailanga Swami ji

    14 18 157318610shiv jogi 3 ll

    Krishna Darshan Avatar of Lord Shiva

    kingdom king palace shiva india scaled 1

    Sureshwar Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Devarshi Narada image

    Narada Smriti

    Lord Shiva blessing devotees with trident and serpent

    Sivananda Lahari with meaning

    Sacred cobra beneath tree symbolizing divine serpent protection

    Sarpa Gayatri Mantra

    Ananda Lahari

    Ananda Lahari with meaning

    Shri Gayatri Devi Shaktipeeth Temple devotional india

    Shri Gayatri Devi Temple

    kapila avatar

    Kapila Avatar

    Shatrunjay Adinath Rishabhdev Bhagwan

    Rishabha Avatar

    Golden temple building photo.

    Shri Sravani Devi Shaktipeeth Temple

    Yadadri The Complete Guide to Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple.jpeg

    Yadadri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Yadagirigutta

    Sant Kabir ji

    Sant Kabir

    piplad avatar

    Piplaad Avatar of Lord Shiva

    00001 Ugrasrava and Saunaka

    Shaunaka Maha Muni

    Young spiritual master blessing devotees portrait image

    Prema Sai

    Rabindranath Tagore writing at desk image

    10 timeless poems by Rabindranath Tagore

    Komuravelli Mallanna deity image

    Komuravelli Mallanna Temple, Komuravelli

    Swami Sivananda with devoted disciples

    Fashion: A Terrible Curse

    Lord Vishnu with Lakshmi image

    Trisuparna Mantrah with meaning

    vishnu avatars bhagavata purana

    Yajna Avatar

    Shri Vasudevanand Saraswati image

    Vasudevanand Saraswati

    Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach

    Panchmukhi Hanuman Kavach

    Lord Krishna with Radha pastoral artwork image

    Usana Smriti

    Divine Maa Durga with lion and trident

    Sarva Mangala Mangalye

    tristrota shaktipeeth locally known as bhramari devi temple bodaganj jalpaiguri district west bengal india banks 325401336

    Tristrota Shakti Peeth, Jalpaiguri

    images 61

    Boyakonda Gangamma Temple, Diguvapalli

    68630694222a3e91ce01402258b1f3c2

    Surya Ashtottara Shatnaamavali Stotram

    Goddess Lakshmi on lotus image

    Rsabha Süktam with meaning

    Radha Krishna embracing in forest artwork image

    Radha Gayatri

    adi purush ji

    Adi Purush Avatar

    mahakaleshwar temple ujjain

    Shri Mahakaleshwar Temple

    vamana avatar of lord vishnu

    Vamana Avatar

    Lord Shiva silhouette with trident artwork image

    Anayasena Maranam

    ganesh 6

    The Siddhi Vinayak Mantra for Wisdom

    x720

    Sarva Mangle Mangle mantra

    Karmanghat Hanuman Temple gopuram image

    Karmanghat Hanuman Temple, Karmanghat

    Shiva Mantra With Meaning

    Yaksheshwar Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Swami Brahmananda Saraswati blessing devotees during spiritual gathering

    Swami Bhramananda Saraswati

    Multi armed Lord Shiva with green aura

    Avadhut Avatar of Lord Shiva

    devotional india

    Ramalinga Swamigal

    Sri narada muni

    Sri Narada Muni

    Respect Nature And Purify Thought

    108 Quotes of Bhagavan Sri Sathya Sai Baba

    Kollur Mookambika Devi11

    Mookambika Temple, Kollur

    Beautiful Hindu temple surrounded by greenery under cloudy skies

    Shri Sravani Temple

    download 2

    Sant Durvasa Rishi

    mohini avatar of vishnu

    Mohini Avatar

    Lord Dattatreya with sacred cow artwork image

    Dattatreya Ashtottarashatanamavali

    Lord Vishnu cosmic image

    Narayana Upanishad – The Upanishad of Lord Narayana

    ganesh 5

    The Ganesha Gayatri Mantra for Wisdom

    Amarkantak Narmada Udgam Temple

    Shri Narmada Temple

    11a747abcb54b09bb80fe0955564ead1

    Veerabhadra Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Valmiki ji

    Valmiki

    Chaturshringi Temple Pune image

    Chaturshringi Temple, Pune

    bhramchari avatar

    Brahmachari Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Vishalakshi ji temple

    Shri Vishalakshi Temple

    unnamed 17

    kurma temple, Srikurmam

    Devgarbha Shakti Peeth devotional india

    Shri Devgarbha Devi Temple

    durvasa rishi avatar

    Durvasa Avatar of Lord Shiva

    ganesh 4

    The Vakratunda Mantra – A Sacred Prayer to Lord Ganesha for Wisdom

    Sai Baba blessing devotees with peaceful raised hand

    Quotes

    Lord Rama holding divine bow near temple

    Adau Rama Tapovanadi

    Shri Sathya Sai Baba serene spiritual temple image

    Ekam nityam attributes of god

    yatinath avatar

    Yatinath Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Sri Adi Janardana deity

    Sri Adi Janardana Temple, Shimanthoor

    Nerul Balaji Temple image

    Nerul Balaji Temple, Nerul

    image 31

    Saraswati Beej Mantra – The Sacred Seed Mantra of Divine Wisdom

    Pavamāna Süktam with meaning

    Pavamāna Süktam with meaning

    Swami Sivananda with Reverend Ralph Richard Kaithahn and daughter during spiritual meeting

    Three Types of Pranayama

    image 50

    Saraswati Dhyan Mantra

    Lord Narasimha statue image

    Sri Lakshmi Narasimha Swamy Temple, Nacharam Gutta

    Lord Buddha teaching image

    Gautama Smriti

    Bhagawan Sri Sathya Sai Baba raising both hands blessing devotees

    SATYOPANISHAD, VOL. 1, CH. 2 

    Maa Saraswati and Kumbhakarna’s Boon

    FiveElements

    Agni Suktam

    prithu avatar ji

    Prithu Avatar

    maxresdefault 9

    Vāstu Süūktam with meaning

    image 870x 6717b9ce9da12

    Grihapati Avatar of Lord Shiva

    5136ed4dc0450c906423129c0cc28332

    Shantakaram Bhujagasayanam

    Vishnu Shatanama Stotram, Importance and Teachings of the 24 Vishnu Avatar

    Narayan Gayatri 

    d1b05ed00fb5eef3e73e8480a1c2b626

    Saraswati Gayatri Mantra

    Swami Sivananda teaching disciples during outdoor spiritual study session

    The Pure and the Impure Mind

    Lord Rama with Hanuman in forest

    Janaki Stuti

    unnamed 60

    Brajeshwari Devi Temple, Kangra-Himachal-Pradesh

    Lord Ganesha on lotus image

    Ganapati Suktam with meaning

    Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple6.wep

    Vijayawada Kanakadurga Temple, Vijayawada

    Shri Sathya Sai Baba seated thoughtfully picture

    Fleeting Moments – Eternal memories

    Kailash Temple Ellora image

    Kailash Temple – Ellora, Aurangabad

    Rishi Shukracharya meditating with divine wisdom and serenity always

    Sant Rishi Shukracharya

    image 26

    Vidya Mantra – A Sacred Prayer for Students to Gain Wisdom and Success

    suntantarka 1024x1024

    Suntantarka Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Bhagwan Shri Sathya Sai Baba sacred divine portrait image

    OneNess – The Mantra Of True Truth Aspirants…

    Panchsagar Shakti Peeth Uttar Pradesh

    Shri Panch Sagar Temple

    Lord Ganesha in a dancing posture image.

    Mahanarayan Upanishad with Meaning

    Lord Krishna Balarama grazing cows peacefully together Vrindavan

    Balarama Avatar

    Lomasha Rishi

    Sant Lomasha Rishi

    neem karoli baba ji devotional

    Shri Neem Karoli Baba

    baba gorakhnath ji devotional india

    Guru Goraknath

    Forget the Harm by Others

    Experiencing Divinity From Close Quarters…

    cc9e5fb10e3768c38f95eeadf018aebc

    Kalki Avatar

    Sitaramdas Omkarnath ji

    Sitaramdas Omkarnath

    ganesh ji 1

    Why Lord Ganesha Placed The Curse on the Moon

    Beautiful marble temple with ornate architecture

    ⁠Dilwara temples

    Lord Vishnu emerging as Matsya Avatar fish

    Matsya Avatar

    Sri Swami Sivananda seated outdoors with a traditional veena in a serene mountain setting

    Easy Method of Sadhana in Worldly Environment

    Hindu monk portrait image

    swami purushottamananda

    Shri Bhimashankar Jyotirlinga Temple

    Shri Bhimashankar Temple

    Kalkaji Temple Delhi structure photo

    Kalkaji Temple, Delhi

    Warrior king riding white horse fearlessly

    Kalki Jayanti

    Pradosh Days or Pradosham Dates

    Bhagwan Shri Sathya Sai Baba holding baby picture

    Shri Sathya Sai When ‘November 23′ smiled a smile yet again…

    Yoga Taravali

    Yoga Taravali Book

    Sage Vyasa Mahabharata

    Vyasa Avatar

    Rama Darbar with Hanuman divine family

     Rama Rama Rameti

    Vellayani Devi Temple image photo

    Vellayani Devi Temple, Vellayani

    Lord Shiva performing cosmic dance picture

    Shiva Mantra

    Shri Bhramaramba Devi Shaktipeeth Temple ji

    Shri Bhramaramba Devi Temple

    lordbhairavnew

    Bhairava Avatar of Lord Shiva

    Jamadagni Rishis Spiritual Significance Understanding the Bhrigu Lineage Legacy

    Vairagya Prakarana

    Sacred Lord Ganesha with divine consorts idols

    Thirunageswaram Temple – Rahu

    sant ravidas jayanti

    Sant Ravidas

    tulsidas ji devotional india e1772875912730

    Swami Tulsidas ji

    Elder monk seated peacefully in meditation pose

    Variety of Kirtan

    Goddess Lakshmi on lotus image

    Sri Suktam with meaning

    Two spiritual saints standing in image.

    Paramhansa Yogananda

    Lord Dakshinamurthy Teaching Sacred Wisdom To Enlightened Sages

    Dakshinamurthy Stotram

    image 49

    The Broken Tusk – The Sacred Story of Lord Ganesha’s Greatest Sacrifice

    Ancient South Indian temple gopuram beneath blue sky

    Thiruvenkadu Temple – Mercury (Budha)

    dhanvantri ji devotioanal

    Dhanvantari Avatar

    Shirdi Sai Baba blessing devotees artwork image

    Shirdi Sai Gayatri

    Sathya Sai Baba holding letters outdoors

    Volume Four

    7585ade625d091e4fcce62b6dc9113af

    Sathya Sai Baba Jayanti

    Lord Vishnu cosmic form image

    Nasadiya Suktam with meaning

    Vyas Smriti scripture image

    Vyasa Smriti

    Saint blessing a prostrating devotee painting.

    Sashtang Dandvat Pranams

    Sri Sathya Sai Baba holding sacred prayer garland

    Think Before You Ask