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KANYAKUMARI |
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| Banasura is
believed to have been killed near about Pothia Malai, north of Kanyakumari. From this
mountain two rivers flow-one called the Tamravarni on the northern side, created by Sage
Agasthya, and the other, the Kulithurai River, in the south. It was stated earlier that
Parashurama established a Vinayaka at Kanyakumari just before establishing the Kanyakumari
Amman. It was done with the idea that Vinayaka would help retaining the Amman there with
all Her glory and get Her fulfil his purpose. Indra established another Vinayaka when he
arrived there, called Indrakantha Vinayaka. The processional deity in the Kanyakumari
temple is called Thyagasundari. The Holy Mother, who appears in the state of being ready
for marriage,is called Syamasundari. Cape comorin can be easily reached from Tirunelveli
and Trivandrum, which are both Stations on the Southern-Railway.Buses ply to the Cape from
these places. A Government Travellers Bungalow, Devasthanam choultries and Government and
private hotels provide accommodation to visitors. |
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