The presiding deity of the Kanyakumari Temple in Tamil Nadu, at the southernmost tip of India. The virgin goddess who performed penance to marry Shiva, but remained unmarried. Represents the power of celibacy, determination, and the guardian of the land.
Fair complexion, seated on a lion. Holds a diamond nose ring that shines across the ocean. Often depicted with a japa mala. Virgin, serene expression.