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Guide of Kanyakumari India - Kanyakumari City marks the end point of the Indian
subcontinent in the south. It is located at the confluence of the Arabian Sea
, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It was ruled by the Pandyas and named
after the deity of the place, Goddess Kannyakumari Amman. This pilgrimage centre
is also known as Cape Comorin. The long sandy seashore of Kanyakumari is known
for the multicolored sands. This sea side city with majestic hills, vibrant
sea shores and fringed coconut groves attract tourists round the year to enjoy
the brathtaking beauty of the marvelous temples, sandy beaches and spectacular
sunrises and sunsets.
City Guide of Kanyakumari India At A Glance
» Area - 1,684 sq. Km
» Population - 18,900
» Languages - Tamil, Malayalam, English.
» Best Time to Visit - October to March
» Excursions - Kumarakovil(34-km), Tirunelveli (83km),
Nagercoil(19km)
Accommodation - City Guide of
Kanyakumari India
Kanyakumari
City Information Guide - There
is no dearth of hotels in Kanyakumari. Hotels are mostly situated near the
tourists spots making it convenient for the visitors. Hotel Singaar
International is within a walking distance from Kanyakumari railway station
with facilities like 24 hour room service, restaurants and direct dialing.
The Ashok Hotel, Cape Residency Hotel, Hotel Sangam, Hotel Priya and Hotel
Ashoka are other popular hotels located here.
Attractions - Kanyakumari city Information Guide
» Kumari Amman Temple - The temple is devoted to the
Goddess Parvathi as Devi Kanya- the Virgin Goddess. Legend has it that 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 very famous.
» Vivekananda Memorial - The Vivekananda Memorial has
been built on the Vivekananda Rock and is devoted to Swami Vivekananda. It was
built in 1970 and is about 500 meters away from the mainland. It can be reached
by ferryboat or ship.
» Gandhi Mandapam -
This memorial stands on the place where the the ashes of Mahatma
Gandhi was kept for public viewing before being immersed into the sea. This
memorial is designed in Oriyan style of architecture. The construction is such
that sun's rays fall on the place of urn on Gandhiji's birthday i.e. on 2nd
October.
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Suchindram Temple - This marvelous temple houses a linga representing the
trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It was built in the 17th century. Exquisite
sculptures depicting the characters of Hindu mythology of Ramayana and Mahabharata
can be seen on the walls. Inside the temple, in the Alangara Mandapa, musical
pillars are carved out of a single granite block, with the sounds of different
musical instruments like mridanga, sitar, tambura, and jalataranga. The huge
divine Nandi bull carved in white stone and Lord Hanuman's 18 ft statue are
noteworthy.
Climate - Kanyakumari Information Guide
Due to its proximity to the sea, the temperature does not vary much. The summer
temperature remains around 35 degree celcius and dips to a low of 20.4 degree
celcius during winters.
How to reach
Kanyakumari City Information Guide - It is well connected to almost all the
towns in India by road. Buses ply from Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy and Madurai
to Kanyakumari. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80km) with regular
flights to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. It also has a railway
station.
Must Try Out Shopping
Shopping in Kanyakumari is a lot of fun. There are several government emporiums,
shopping malls and private owned shops. Best souvenirs include sea-shells and
palm leaf items. Wood and bamboo handicrafts, trinkets and colored sea sand
can also be found.
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