Kanyakumari India

Kanyakumari is the land's end and is located at the southern most tip of India. It is named after the deity of the place, Goddess Kannyakumari Amman. This pilgrimage centre lies at the confuence of the three oceans, namely Bay of Bengal, Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Widely known as Cape Commorin, is a major pilgrim centre with a heavy floating visitors to see the spectacular sunrises and sunsets, multicoloured sand on the beaches and the marvellous temples.

Getting There

By Air : The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80-km).

By Road : Kanyakumari is connected by regular bus services with Chennai, Pondicherry, Bangalore, Trichy, Madurai etc.

By Rail : Kanyakumari is well connected by train services with all the places in India.

Related Accommodations

There are no dearth of hotels in Kanyakumari. Hotels are mostly situated near the tourists spots making it convenient for the visitors.

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Attractions

Kumari Amman Temple

The temple is associated with the Goddess Parvathi as Devi Kanya- the Virgin Goddess. There is a famous legend according to which Devi did penance to secure Lord Shiva's hand in marriage but ultimately when she could not marry him, vowed to remain a virgin all her life. The diamond nose ring of the diety is ver famous.

Vivekananda Memorial

The Vivekananda Memorial has been built on the Vivekananda Rock, and is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda. It was built in 1970 and is about 500 meters away from mainland. This memorial is a blend of all the styles of the Indian architecture It can be reached by ferry boat and ship.

Gandhi Mandapam

This memorial is erected on the place where the the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept for public view before being immersed it into the sea. This memorial is known for the Oriya based architecture and is designed in such a way that sun's rays fall on the place of urn on 2nd October ie on Gandhiji birthday.

Suchindram Temple

This magnificient Temple was built in the seventeenth century housing a linga representing trinity ie. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva renowned as Sthanumalaya Swami. Splendid sculptures of Ramayana and Mahabharata can be seen on the temple. In the Alangara Mandapa, of this temple musical pillars are carved out of a single granite block, giving the sounds of a different instrument: mridanga, sitar, tambura, and jalataranga which generates curiosity among the vistiors. The huge divine Nandi bull carved on white stone and Lord Hanuman's 18ft statue are the attraction of the temple.

Travel Facts

Area 1,684 sq. Km
Population 18900
Climate Pleasant
Languages Tamil, Malayalam, English
Best Time to Visit October to March
Excursion Kumarakovil(34-km), Tirunelveli (83km), Nagercoil(19km)

Must Try Out

Shopping

Handicraft articles made from sea shells and palm leaf are the main items to buy at Kanyakumari. Wood and bamboo handicrafts are also liked and purchased by the visitors.

Cuisine

In Kanyakumari cuisine comprise mainly of mouth watering south Indian dishes. Idli, dosa, sambhar, rasam, vada, coconut chutney, curd must be relished. For the refreshment filter coffee is the best choice among the visitors.