Our journey was a overnight train from Rameshwaram to Kanyakumari. As again, we didn't have enough seats and thus had to manage somehow. We checked seats which were vacant from Rameswaram to Maduria and occupied them. And from Madurai onwards, we shifted to General class compartment which had relatively less passengers. We reached Kanyakumari early in the morning at 6:00 am. The train platform was clean and well-maintained. After checking hoarding board of the railway platform regarding the tourist destination in Rameswaram, we went in search of accommodation.
We checked Vivekananda Kendra for rooms. But unfortunately couldn't get. Our hunt for accommodation continued for next one hour, but still failed to get rooms. The reason being "Dussera" being on the same day. Finally we spotted someone checking out from a lodge and got a room there. After resting for some time and taking a delicious lunch in Punjabi Dhaba near our hotel, we started our exploration for the day.
2) Vivekananda Rock memorial
3) Kanyakumari Temple
This place is about 12 Km from Kanyakumari Bus stand. We took a local bus to reach the temple. Unfortunately, because of misunderstanding, two of our friends were left in the bus station. They later catched next bus to teach the temple. It was midday when we reached the temple and the priest was preparing for midday pooja. We attended the puja and after staying there for couple of minutes, we caught a local bus to reach another famous temple of the area: Suchindram.
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| Sunrise in Kanyakumari |
We took a holy dip in the merger point of Indian ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. The place is famously known as Kanyakumari triveni and it is believed that after taking a dip in this holy place, people will wash away their crimes.
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| Vivekanand Rock Memorial and Thiruvallur Statue |
Locate in a rock island , this place is the one in which Swami Vivekananda did meditation and attained enlightenment . A ferry near to Kanyakumari temple take visitors to the memorial. However the ferries are operated by state government and is poorly managed, that makes visitors wait for many hours.
3) Kanyakumari Temple
We took darshan of Kanyakumari temple on the very auspicious day of Dashain festival. Kanyakumari temple is one of the shakti peeth (power goddess) of Hindu religion. We also took part in a chariot ride of Goddess Kanyakumari and felt lucky to see the unique culture of Kanyakumari.
4) Snow white church
One of the most beautiful church that I have ever been, this church lies within walking distance from Kanyakumari Temple. We went there to learn about church and about christians way of prayings.
5) Gandhi memorial
Built in the memory of MK Gandhi who visited Kanyakumari twice, this building marks the place where his ashes were kept for darshan before immersing it to the sea. The architecture of the building is said to be uniques as it is designed in such a style that on the birthday of Gandhi ji (October 2), the sun rays falls from the hole in the roof to directly on the spot where his urn was kept for public display. Also it is 79 feet in height representing the age of Gandhi ji. One can see a spectacular view of Vivekananda Rock memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue, Lighthouse and View tower from this place.
6) Kanyakumari View Tower
The view tower is nearer to Gandhi Memorial. One can have a mesmerizing view of the major parts of Kanyakumari from this place. The entrance fee is minimal( i guess 10 rs). On the top you can feel the cool breeze of the Arabian sea. If you want to take a panoramic view of Kanyakumari, this place is perfect.
7) Siridi Sai Temple
Built in the memory of MK Gandhi who visited Kanyakumari twice, this building marks the place where his ashes were kept for darshan before immersing it to the sea. The architecture of the building is said to be uniques as it is designed in such a style that on the birthday of Gandhi ji (October 2), the sun rays falls from the hole in the roof to directly on the spot where his urn was kept for public display. Also it is 79 feet in height representing the age of Gandhi ji. One can see a spectacular view of Vivekananda Rock memorial, Thiruvalluvar statue, Lighthouse and View tower from this place.
6) Kanyakumari View Tower
The view tower is nearer to Gandhi Memorial. One can have a mesmerizing view of the major parts of Kanyakumari from this place. The entrance fee is minimal( i guess 10 rs). On the top you can feel the cool breeze of the Arabian sea. If you want to take a panoramic view of Kanyakumari, this place is perfect.
7) Siridi Sai Temple
This place is about 12 Km from Kanyakumari Bus stand. We took a local bus to reach the temple. Unfortunately, because of misunderstanding, two of our friends were left in the bus station. They later catched next bus to teach the temple. It was midday when we reached the temple and the priest was preparing for midday pooja. We attended the puja and after staying there for couple of minutes, we caught a local bus to reach another famous temple of the area: Suchindram.
7) Suchindram
Suchindram is about 30 minutes drive from Kanyakumari. It is another famous temple of this area, which is also famous because of its majestic entrance tower that is filled with many sculptures and statues of hindu mythology.
The place is said to have a idol representing all three major gods of Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara. We couldn't see much inside the temple as it was lunch time and the temple officials were in rush to close the temple. One disappointing thing here was that they temple officials and priests were so coercive to ask the visitors to donate money.
Well in conclusion Kanyakumari was all about religious pilgrimage. We couldn't manage to do anything beside visiting temples. However it was a great fun and a religious experience for all of us.
Suchindram is about 30 minutes drive from Kanyakumari. It is another famous temple of this area, which is also famous because of its majestic entrance tower that is filled with many sculptures and statues of hindu mythology.
The place is said to have a idol representing all three major gods of Hinduism: Brahma, Vishnu and Maheswara. We couldn't see much inside the temple as it was lunch time and the temple officials were in rush to close the temple. One disappointing thing here was that they temple officials and priests were so coercive to ask the visitors to donate money.
Well in conclusion Kanyakumari was all about religious pilgrimage. We couldn't manage to do anything beside visiting temples. However it was a great fun and a religious experience for all of us.
Thanks for sharing your trip experience. Blessed with stunning coastline and serene forests, Kanyakumari hosts millions of tourists form across the globe every year. Thiruvalluvar Statue, Gandhi Memorial, Udayagiri Fort are few of the attractions of this serene town. Check out all best hotels in Kanyakumari.
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