KanyakumariThiriveni Sangamam  History of the CityIt is at the Southern most tip of the Indian Peninsula where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet and hence the confluence is called Thiriveni Sangamam. It is also known by its former name Cape Comorin. This is the only place in India where the Sunset and Moonrise can be viewed simultaneously on a full moon day. Places to visitKumari Amman TempleThis temple is dedicated to virgin Goddess Parvathi & is located on the shore. The Diamond nose-ring of this deity is famous for its sparkling splendor, which is supposed to be visible even from the sea. Dress code:Strict dress code is being followed in this temple. Gents are not supposed to cover their upper body & women are to wear either Sari or Chudidhar (fully covered dress) only.
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Vivekananda Rock MemorialThis is another place in Kanyakumari that attracts large number of people. It is a grand memorial to the great Indian philosopher Swami Vivekananda. It is just 200 meters away from the shore. There is a meditation hall; Ferry services are available to reach the memorial. According to legend, it was on this rock that Goddess Kanyakumari did Tapas.
Gandhi MemorialHere a pot contains the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi. On Gandhiji' s birthday (2nd October), the Sun' s rays fall on the place where his ashes are kept, truly a testimony to modern architecture.
Thiruvalluvar StatueThiruvalluvar is the immortal poet of Tamilnadu. He has given the world the so called poem Thirukkural. The 133 feet high (including the pedestal) signifying the 133 chapters of the Thirukkura Sunrise & Sun setSunrise can be seen in Kanyakumari throughout the year at Bay of Bengal. Sunset can be seen from view tower through out the year except the months of June, July and August. Suchindram TempleIt is 12 Km away from Kanyakumari. It is dedicated to Lord Thanumalaya swamy. The word Thanu means Siva, Mal means Vishnu and Ayan means Brahma, i.e., Siva, Vishnu & Brahma in one form.
Dress Code: There is a strict dress code being followed here. Gents are not supposed to cover their upper body & women are supposed to wear either Sari or Chudidhar only. Wax Museum India' s first wax museum is at Bay watch water theme park. It is 3 Km from Kanyakumari.
Airport:The nearest airport is at Trivandrum (100Kms / 2.5 hours drive) Rail :Kanyakumari has good railway connection. There are trains to Bangalore, Chennai, Cochin, Coimbatore, Trichy, Madurai, Tirupathi, Mumbai & Jammu Railway Station number and enquiry number - 04652 - 240821 & 244142 Road:The distance from Kanyakumari to Trivandrum is 100Km & will take 2 ½ hours drive The distance from Kanyakumari to Madurai is 260Km & will take 5 hours drive The distance from Kanyakumari to Cochin is 340 Km & 7 to 8 hours drive The distance from Kanyakumari to Alleppey is 270 Km & 6 ½ hours drive The distance from Kanyakumari to Rameshwaram is 390Km & will take 8 to 9 hours drive Please note the dress code mentioned in all the temples, to be briefed to prior to visiting temples to avoid inconvenience. |
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