Mythical Ages
Banasura, the demon, harassed Devas. Devas got to Lord Vishnu, who advised them to pray to Goddess Para-Sakthi, and Devas did a 'yagna' for her. The Goddess promised to destroy Banasura. It was pre-ordained that only a virgin-goddess could kill Banasura, so she arrived here as a Kumari (virgin) Kanya (girl) and started a penance before setting out to kill Banasura. Banasura heard of the virgin Goddess and came to take her by force. The Goddess exterminated him with her 'Chakrayutham'. Devas called upon her to remain there, protecting them forever.
Devi Kanya Kumari blesses pilgrims and tourists who flock to the town.
Kanyakumari was under the rule of the Paravar Kings till the downfall of Pandyas, and later by kings of Travancore under the overall suzerainty of the British until 1947, when India became independent. Travancore joined the independent Indian Union in 1947. Travancore Census 1931 says that Paravars ruled that Coast and built the temple for their admiration to Sea Goddess
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