kanyakumari
Described as the southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting Kanniyakumari or Cape Comorin isone of the most popular tourist spots in the state and indeed, in the country. Part of the fascination is of course the fact that it is the very tip of the Indianpeninsula and the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
Kanniyakumari is at its best during Chitra Pournami (full moon day in April) when the sun and moon are face to face at the same horizon but other full moondays are also special when you can see the sun set and the moon rise almost simultaneously, as if by prior arrangement.
Tourist attractions in Kanyakumari include Padmanabhapuram Palace, Pechiparai Reservoir, Vattakottai Fort, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue,Courtallam Falls, Mathur Hanging Trough, Sitharal Jain Monuments, Udayagiri Fort, Wax Museum, etc.
The popular religious places in the region include Lord Subramanya Temple, Tiruchendur Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Kumari Amman Temple, SwamithoppeSuchindram, St Xavier Church, Nagaraja Temple and Thirunandhikarai Cave Temple. Some of the popular beaches near Kanyakumari are Thengapattinam
Kanniyakumari is at its best during Chitra Pournami (full moon day in April) when the sun and moon are face to face at the same horizon but other full moondays are also special when you can see the sun set and the moon rise almost simultaneously, as if by prior arrangement.
Tourist attractions in Kanyakumari include Padmanabhapuram Palace, Pechiparai Reservoir, Vattakottai Fort, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue,Courtallam Falls, Mathur Hanging Trough, Sitharal Jain Monuments, Udayagiri Fort, Wax Museum, etc.
The popular religious places in the region include Lord Subramanya Temple, Tiruchendur Temple, Gandhi Mandapam, Kumari Amman Temple, SwamithoppeSuchindram, St Xavier Church, Nagaraja Temple and Thirunandhikarai Cave Temple. Some of the popular beaches near Kanyakumari are Thengapattinam
History Of Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. Kanyakumari has been a great center for art, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for years. It was
also a famous center for commerce and trade. During the early part of the eighth century AD Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with
traders and missionaries. Through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ, Christianity arrived in this area in AD 52. Islam, Christianity and Jainism
have greatly contributed to the architectural wealth and literary heritage of this place. Kanyakumari was also under the control of the Cholas, the Cheras, the
Pandyas and the Nayaks who were great rulers of south India. The architectural beauty of the temples is the work of these rulers.
During the British Raj, Kanyakumari was bestowed the dry title of Cape Comorin, necessitated perhaps by the Englishmen's inability to pronounce local names.
Legend has it that Kanya Devi, an avatar of Goddess Parvati, was to wed Lord Shiva, the destroyer in the Hindu trinity. But he did not turn up at the auspicious
time and the wedding never took place. The rice and cereals meant for the marriage remained uncooked. Even today, one can buy stones there that look exactly
like rice and cereals. Local folks believe that they are the leftovers of the legendary marriage that could not be solemnized. As for the princess Kanya Devi, she
became a virgin goddess blessing pilgrims and tourists alike
Location
Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu
Hotels near Kanyakumari
Hotel Singaar International
Hotel Singaar International, kanyakumari is located very near to the railway station on the main road of National Highway and 90 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TamilNadu-INDIA).
also a famous center for commerce and trade. During the early part of the eighth century AD Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with
traders and missionaries. Through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ, Christianity arrived in this area in AD 52. Islam, Christianity and Jainism
have greatly contributed to the architectural wealth and literary heritage of this place. Kanyakumari was also under the control of the Cholas, the Cheras, the
Pandyas and the Nayaks who were great rulers of south India. The architectural beauty of the temples is the work of these rulers.
During the British Raj, Kanyakumari was bestowed the dry title of Cape Comorin, necessitated perhaps by the Englishmen's inability to pronounce local names.
Legend has it that Kanya Devi, an avatar of Goddess Parvati, was to wed Lord Shiva, the destroyer in the Hindu trinity. But he did not turn up at the auspicious
time and the wedding never took place. The rice and cereals meant for the marriage remained uncooked. Even today, one can buy stones there that look exactly
like rice and cereals. Local folks believe that they are the leftovers of the legendary marriage that could not be solemnized. As for the princess Kanya Devi, she
became a virgin goddess blessing pilgrims and tourists alike
Location
Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu
More info on the city
Described as the southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting Kanniyakumari or Cape Comorin is one of the most popular tourist spots in the state and indeed, in the country. Part of the fascination is of course the fact that it is the very tip of the Indian peninsula and the confluence of the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.Temples near Kanyakumari
Hotels near Kanyakumari
Hotel Singaar International
Hotel Singaar International, kanyakumari is located very near to the railway station on the main road of National Highway and 90 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TamilNadu-INDIA).
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