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KANYAKUMARI - SIVAN TIRUKKOVIL

Kanyakumari, lying at the southern tip of India is gifted with many spiritual treasures and natural marvels, like the seat of the virgin goddess Parvathi, the Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Gandhi Smaraka Bhavan besides being the confluence of three seas, the scene of a grand spectacle of sunset and moon rise on full moon days. They are luring a steady influx of sight-seers and god-seekers throughout the year. In addition to these plus points, it is also housing two Siva temples called Guhainatheeswarar and Kasi Viswanathar, where regular Saivagama pujas are offered daily with great veneration. Of the two, one is an ancient one of modest dimensions, and the other is of recent origin, built for the exclusive use of a religious Matt, but is opened for public to offering prayers. Besides these two, there are many minishrines for Hindu gods and grand churches for Christians. Its cosmopolitan character is exuding in many ways. These Sivan Tirukkovils are lying on the western side of the main road and just in front of Vivekanandapuram, carrying on many humanitarian activities.

It is accessible by all transport means.

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