Devi Kanya Kumari
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Devi Kanya Kumari, that is, the virgin goddess, is an aspect of Parvati, and her temple named Kumari Amman Temple is located in Kanya Kumari (formerly Cape Comorin) on the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea, and the Indian Ocean. She is known by several other names, including Kanya Devi, Devi Kumari, and Kumari Amman.
There are several legends associated with her, and one of them states that the god of Suchindram, a nearby town located 12 km from Kanya Kumari, desired to marry the virgin goddess. Other gods became apprehensive that the marriage would result into the goddess losing her power, and she would not be able to annihilate the asuras who were creating problems in the region. Narada schemed to resolve the problem. The marriage was fixed to be solemnized just before the daybreak. Narada crowed like a cock, and the god of Suchindram returned back with his retinue thinking that the auspicious moment (muhurtham) was already over.
Eventually, the virgin goddess killed Banasur, the leader of the demons.
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