The deity of Kanyakumari has found mention in Periplus of the Erythraean Sea (60-80 CE).
Other Temples – Kanyakumari District
Devendran, Maruthuvamalai
This is a hill temple with a carving of Indra, the King of the Devas, on a rock slab in a small cave.
Kumaraswami, Kumarakovil
This is an ancient temple mentioned in Sangam Literature and Silapadikaram.
Karupparai Bhagavati, Payanam
This is an ancient rock carving around which the temple has been built up in recent times.
Bhagavati, Chitharal
This ancient hill temple is a perfect example of the co-existence of faiths.
Balasubramaniaswamy, Thovalai
This is a small and beautiful hill temple dedicated to Lord Muruga as a child.