Kanyakumari

The blazing sun and lazy afternoons call out for a beach expedition. Isn’t it?
Reap the benefits of the most famous beach in town and let the opera of the sea take you on an adventure. Visit the two most important places in Kanyakumari on foot while enjoying the brisk air at the beach. If this is not a deal to steal, we wonder what is?

Walk by the sparkling blue waters through the beach dipped in earthshine gold.  Bask in the pleasure of collecting conches alongside the crashing waves.  The charms of this beach are innumerable. However, it is still a hidden treasure on the Kanyakumari trip. So, waste no time and visit it. You can thank us later!

Are calmness and peace your supreme desires on the Kanyakumari trip? In that case, the hustle free experience of  Sothavilai beach will certainly please you. The palms here dance to the music of the sea breeze and whoever watches it become its lover. If this ring bells in your heart, then think less and move to Sothavilai beach immediately!

Are you aware of a 3000-year-old temple dedicated to a virgin-Hindu Goddess? Yes, the Kumari Amman in Kanyakumari is one such temple. This temple on the Kanyakumari trip is believed to have magical powers. To enumerate, many visitants felt a plethora of emotions taking over them while they were there. In fact, many of them cried just by the look of this young deity. Isn’t this intriguing?

Let the chakras of your body rekindle with the elements of nature. Visit the grounds of spiritual excellence dedicated to Swami Vivekananda and his works. This memorial stands strong on a humongous rock in the Laccadive Sea. Also, it is believed to harbor the mystical footprint of Goddess Devi Kumari.
Feel free like a bird as you stand on the extreme end of the rock. The dueling waves here sprinkle the sea on its visitor’s skin. This structure is a treat to all senses and never fails to mark its presence in one form or the other.

The moment one enters the town the first thing that catches the eye is a 38-feet tall statue in the ocean. Apparently, it stands strong right next to the rock of Vivekananda Memorial and is dedicated to a celebrated Tamil-poet, Thiruvalluvar.
So, do visit this best-photo spot on your Kanyakumari trip. Also, capture some essentials for your travel album.

Welcome to 18th-century granite fort. This fort harbors the pleasures of looking at the sea while enjoying the chills of the majestic hills. This graceful territory marks the valor of the Travancore dynasty. On the whole, its scenic bliss and its historic relevance make it another hotspot on your Kanyakumari trip.

Thanumalayam temple is known to many for its architectural grandeur. The fame of this temple is due to its four single stone carved musical pillars. A day spent admiring the sculptures in this temple will make you acquainted with 17th-century architecture.
Do you know that the key attraction of the place is a  dance hall with 1035 pillars?

Learn a thing or two about Vivekananda. The man who introduced the philosophy of Vedanta and Yoga in the west. Learn how he hit the milestones of his journey to salvation. Also, pen everything down to begin your journey to spiritual excellence.
Whenever in the exhibition, look out for pictures and handwritten letters of Swamiji.  Significantly, it will help you dive deeper into the pool of Vedanta.

Take a glance at the impeccable history of Kanyakumari on a short museum tour. This 27-year-old structure proudly boasts pieces of art, anthropology, archaeology, and many more. Other than this, look out for other attention-grabbers in the hall. Above all, don’t hold your horses when around the sculpted artifacts from South-Indian temples. Because you never know where you will find them next?

Pilgrims around the globe visit Kanyakumari to spectate this 3 –day extravaganza filled with fun, food, and frolic. Celebrate this fervor by dipping into the holy waters on the first day of the festival. Additionally, other Hindu customs and tradition follow the consequent days.  However, the final day of the festival is dedicated to entertaining the pilgrims and visitors. This day ends with numerous dance and musical performances from people across the country.

This festival celebrates the nine avatars of Goddess Durga. One can absolutely enjoy the bundle of joy associated with this festivity. On this day, Devotees worship young girls as the incarnation of ‘Shakti’. In order to do so, they provide these little goddesses with feast food and gifts to thank them for their blessing.
A little insight is to wish upon this festival as legends say that it comes true.