kanyakumari

Kanyakumari, named after the Goddess Kannyakumari Amman who is the popular deity of the area. Legend has it that the Goddess Parvati in one of her incarnations as Devi Kanniya did penance on one of the rocks of this land's end to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva. Kannyakumari is the one of the sacred place for Hindu religion. This is the place where three oceans joined together. Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea.Later visit to Vivekananda Memorial. Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of India. It is the place of union for the three oceans - The Arabian sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian ocean meet here.

Kanyakumari is the point where the Arabian Sea, the Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean merge. It is a breathtaking sight. You can actually make out the three different colors of the waters, and watching them merge into one another at dusk is an unforgettable experience.

Kanyakumari is an important pilgrimage center, attracting several thousand pilgrims to its surroundings. Sunrise and sunset are spectacular, especially on full moon days. The beach is a beautiful sight with multi-coloured sand, but it does not really offer one the opportunity to sunbathe on soft golden sands, or to frolic in the waves either. Its beauty and charm offers a welcome change to the tourists and pilgrims. A variety of shells are on sale on Kanyakumari beach. Also called Cape Comorin, the place has several places that capture the tourist's attention.

Sightseeing at Kanyakumari

Thiruvalluvar Statue:

Thiruvalluvar is the immortal poet of Tamil Nadu andhas given to the world Thirukkural. The memorial statue of Thiruvalluvar isin Kanyakumari.The pedestal of the statue is of 38 feet height and the statue over it is 95 feet tall with a grand total of 133 feet for the entire sculpture. The pedestal with a height of 38 feet represents the 38 chapters in the Book of Aram in Thirukural and the statue of 95 feet on the pedestal represents the total chapters in Porul (70 chapters) and Inbam (25 Chapters). Thus the statue symbolically, and artistically signifies that the theme of Porul and Inbam are based on Aram.

Mahatma Gandhi Memorial:

The beautiful Gandhi Memorial completed in 1956, is situated as a memorial to the Father of the Nation. An urn of Mahatma Gandhi was kept here for public to pay homage before immersion. Mahatma Gandhi visited Kanyakumari twice in 1925 and 1937.

Kanyakumari Bagavathiamman Temple:

Kanyakumari derives its name from from Goddess Kanyakumari Amman, the presiding deity of the area. The most prominent temple, the Kumari Amman, is dedicated to the goddess Parvathi as a virgin. The temple situated at the edge of the ocean for Goddess Kanyakumari has the legendary account that once Banusura, the demon king got supremacy over Devas and meted out cruel punishment to them.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial

This memorial to Swami Vivekananda was built in 1970. Vivekananda was a social reformer and saint of modern India. He is supposed to have meditated on the rock where the memorial stands. Ferry service is available to reach the rock memorial.

The Sangam

Sangam is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat, with steps leading into the water and a sort of lagoon formed between land by a series of rocks. People bathe and jump around, getting lightly battered by the remains of waves, which are washing over the rocks.

Suchindram

13 kms from Kanyakumari, the place is home to the Thanumalayan temple. A storehouse of art treasures, belonging to different period and kingdoms. The presiding deity of the temple is Shiva Lingam. The temple is also famous for a huge statue of the monkey god Hanuman and its musical pillars.

Padmanabhapuram Palace

It is the magnificent wooden palace of the Travancore maharajas.

Reaching Kanyakumari Beach

Air : The nearest airport is in Thiruvananthapuram, 87 km away.
Rail : Kanyakumari is well-connected with all places by rail.
Road : Kanyakumari is well-connected with all places by road.