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Kanyakumari
Location: Extreme southern
tip of Tamil Nadu, peninsular India
Temperature: Max 35°C, Min 21°C
Rainfall: 1188.6mm per annum
STD code: 04652
Best Time: October to March
Attractions: Kanyakumari Temple, Gandhi Memorial, Vivekanand Rock Memorial
Nearest Airport: In Trivandrum about 80 kms away, well connected by all
flights.
Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari weaves a magical spell over all those who visit this
mesmerizing place blessed with nature's beauty in excess. Kanyakumari has
that imposing splendor of striking sunrise and the soft sunset that simmer
over the confluence of three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and
the India Ocean, whose every grain seems to seep inside your body,
refreshing you to the core.
Kanyakumari is the southern most tip of peninsular India sprawling over an
area of 1672 sq. km, occupying 1.29% of the total extent of Tamilnadu. With
multi-colored sand on its beach, this exquisite land has a ringlet of
majestic hills along with swaying coconut trees and paddy fields.
Vast and clear coasts with Azure Ocean lapping the shore, Kanyakumari is
dotted with patches of red cliffs and valleys along with temples and
churches that add to the resounding beauty of the place.
Kanyakumari is also known as Kanniyakumari in Tamil Language. As a major
Hindu pilgrim center, devotees visit Kanyakumari from across the country.
Delving into Kanyakumari's history, one finds the place to be onetime
Alexandria of the east. The Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks
who contributed greatly to the architectural marvels of the region ruled
Kanyakumari.
Apart from being a hub of art, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for
years, Kanyakumari is equally famous for commerce and trade. The
architecture of this beautiful beach land is greatly inspired by religions
like Islam, Christianity and Jainism.
Among the major tourist attractions in Kanyakumari is Kanyakumari temple
dedicated to Parvati or Devi Kanya, who is also revered as the protector of
India's shores. Kanyakumari is also home to Gandhi Mandapam that has oriyan
architecture and built in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. There is also
Vivekananda Memorial, about half a kilometer away from the mainland seated
on a rock. The memorial has dhyan mandapam where you could sit and meditate.
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