Abstract
The important religions of this Kanyakumari District are Hinduism, Christianity and Islam. Majority of people are Hindus. But Christianity claims a fairly high percentage of the population. The third major community is Muslims. Mosques are erected in convenient places and slowly made many converts to Islam from other religion. Significantly a considerable number of Jains are living in the district. Many people from the northern states came for business to Nagercoil and later they settled there. Temples are the mainstary and backābone of religion. Kanyakumari District is blessed with several reputed legendary, historical, architectural and artistic importance. The Hindu religion is one of the most popular religions of Kanyakumari District. About 60 percent of the population are Hindus. Most of the temples were dedicated to lord Siva and there is always an image of his consort Parvathi or Durga executed for worship. The Goddess is supposed to rule over the minor divinities worshipped by the lower order of the Hindus. The people of the village are believed that her presence in the village protect people from the epidemics disasters and from the evil influence of devils. The people worshiped her periodically and special offerings are performed whenever cholera or small pox breaks out in the village.