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About Kanyakumari:
Kanyakumari is located in the state of Tamil Nadu in southern India. Kanyakumari is the southernmost tip of Tamil Nadu and India. Kanyakumari is the place which witnesses the meeting point of three oceans - Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and Arabian Sea. Kanyakumari is a very important pilgrimage center of the Hindus, but is also famous for its sunrise and sunset. It is an amazing fact that the beach sands of Kanyakumari are multicolored. The weather of Kanyakumari remains very pleasant throughout the year due to its close proximity to the sea.
Tourist Attractions:
The Kanyakumari Temple is a major tourist attraction in Tamil Nadu, located on the sea shore overlooking the ocean. The temple is dedicated to virgin goddess Kanya Devi, a manifestation of Goddess Parvati. According to the myths of the land, as Lord Shiva failed to turn up during the auspicious time of marriage, Kanya Devi chose to remain virgin for the rest of her life.
The Vivekananda Rock Memorial is the place where the great philosopher and saint of India, Swami Vivekananda had meditated for a long time.
Sri Padaparai is one of the two rocks reaching out of the ocean, located at the southeast of Kanyakumari Temple. It is believed that the footprints of the virgin goddess are imprinted on this rock.
Gandhi Memorial has been built at the spot where the ashes of Gandhiji were kept for the people to pay their last respect before immersion.
Accommodation:
Excellent accommodation is provided by the Kanyakumari hotels, lodges and guest houses for all kinds of tourists suiting their budgets.
How to Reach Kanyakumari:
The nearest airport from Kanyakumari is at Trivandrum, located at a distance of 80 kilometers. Railway service is provided through a broad gauge directly with Trivandrum and many other cities in India and abroad. The distance between Kanyakumari and Trivandrum is 86 kilometers.
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