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interesting things to do in Kanyakumari an important pilgrim center
and famous for its spectacular sunrise and sunsets, especially on full
moon day. The tourists interested in south India temple tour should
visit this place. The southern most tip of the Indian sub continent
is Kanyakumari got its name from the Goddess Kanya Kumari meaning the
virgin. Kanyakumari is also famous as Bay of Bengal, Indian Ocean and
the Arabian Sea meet here.
The tourist interested to visit the tourist attractions in Kanyakumari
should go to the Gandhi Memorial and get to see the structure where
the ashes of the Father of the Nation were kept until they were immersed
in the sea, the structure has elements of Hindu, Islamic and Christian
architecture. Visit the Vivekananda Memorial where the reformer meditated
in 1892.
The other interesting things to see in Kanyakumari is to go to the
Kanyakumari Temple located near to the shore and is dedicated to Parvati
as Devi Kanya, the Virgin Goddess who did penance to obtain the hand
of Lord Shiva. Also go to the Kumari Amman Temple, the legend says that
the goddess destroyed the demons and liberated the world. Here the pilgrims
come to worship the deity.
The other attractions of Kanyakumari include excursions to Nagercoil,
which has the Nagaraja temple, temple dedicated to the Lord of the snakes,
the St. Xavier's Church, the Lord Subryamanya Temple (34 km), the 7
th cent. Mandaikkadu Bhagvathy Amman Temple (41 km).
Tourists interested for Shopping in Kanyakumari can get hold of the
souvenirs, seashells and other handicrafts unique to Tami Nadu.
There are several festivals in Kanyakumari, which includes The Chaitra
Purnima Festival (Full- Moon festival, first week of May), Navrarti
(last week of October) and the Annual Festival of the Roman Catholic
Church (4 th week of Dec.).
Those interested to go to beach of Kanyakumari would realize that there
are no soft sands and seashore is rocky. The sea here is fairly rough
beating the rocks with great force.
The tourist interested in pilgrimage tours to India would find Kanyakumari
an ideal place.
The nightlife in Kanyakumari is limited and one can enjoy the cultural
programs.
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