Kanyakumari padmanabhapuram palace tour in india

The padmanabhapuram palace kanyakumari - Kanyakumari City marks the end point of the Indian subcontinent in the south. It is located at the confluence of the Arabian Sea , the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal. It was ruled by the Pandyas and named after the deity of the place, Goddess Kannyakumari Amman. This pilgrimage centre is also known as Cape Comorin. The long sandy seashore of Kanyakumari is known for the multicolored sands. This sea side city with majestic hills, vibrant sea shores and fringed coconut groves attract tourists round the year to enjoy the brathtaking beauty of the marvelous temples, sandy beaches and spectacular sunrises and sunsets Kanyakumari padmanabhapuram palace kanyakumari tour in india.

Kanyakumari padmanabhapuram palace tour in india is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters and also as a Hindu pilgrimage. 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 Kanyakumari padmanabhapuram palace tour in india.

Kanyakumari india tours 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 Kanyakumari padmanabhapuram palace tour in india. As for the princess Kanya Devi, she became a virgin goddess. This place has been a great center for art, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for years. It was also a famous center for commerce and trade. Kanyakumari is also popular for its vast stretches of paddy fields, rich forests, coconut groves and mineral sands. Kanyakumari district is bounded by Tirunelveli district in the north and northeast, by Kerala state in the northwest and confluence of Arabian Sea and Indian Ocean in the west and south. The coastline is almost regular except for some points of land projecting into the sea at Cape Comorin. Kanyakumari is the district headquarters of the district of the same name Kanyakumari india tours.

Due to it's friendship with the sea, Kanyakumari enjoys a pleasant climate and can be visited throughout the year. However, the most enjoyable season to visit this place is between October and March. During summers, the temperature can elevate to a high of 34.8°C while it can dip to a low of 20.4°C during winters. Souvenirs and handicraft articles made from sea shells, and palm leaf articles are the main items to buy at Kanyakumari. Trinklets and packets of coloured sea sand for children can also be bought here Kanyakumari india tours There are several shops selling these articles. Prices vary depending upon your bargaining power. The Cape festival is celebrated on a large scale for three days at Kanyakumari. The festival is marked by a series of cultural programs


This town Padmanabhapuram, is surrounded by a fort with an area of 187 acres. The ancient capital of Travancore might be constructed before AD 1601. The palace with an area of seven acres, is situated in the very centre on the Padmanabhapuram Fort, amidst hills, dales and rivers. The palace which is situated in Kanyakumari District is under the control of a Curator of the Archaeological Department of Kerala Government.

The fort which was built with mud originally was dismantled and reconstructed with granite by Maharaja Marthanda Varma. The height of the walls varies from 15’ to 24’ according to the inclination of the ground.

Attractions - Kanyakumari city Information Guide
» Kumari Amman Temple - The temple is devoted to the Goddess Parvathi as Devi Kanya- the Virgin Goddess. Legend has it that Devi did penance to secure Lord Shiva's hand in marriage but ultimately when she could not marry him, vowed to remain a virgin all her life. The diamond nose ring of the diety is very famous.

» Vivekananda Memorial - The Vivekananda Memorial has been built on the Vivekananda Rock and is devoted to Swami Vivekananda. It was built in 1970 and is about 500 meters away from the mainland. It can be reached by ferryboat or ship.

» Gandhi Mandapam - This memorial stands on the place where the the ashes of Mahatma Gandhi was kept for public viewing before being immersed into the sea. This memorial is designed in Oriyan style of architecture. The construction is such that sun's rays fall on the place of urn on Gandhiji's birthday i.e. on 2nd October.

» Suchindram Temple - This marvelous temple houses a linga representing the trinity i.e. Brahma, Vishnu and Shiva. It was built in the 17th century. Exquisite sculptures depicting the characters of Hindu mythology of Ramayana and Mahabharata can be seen on the walls. Inside the temple, in the Alangara Mandapa, musical pillars are carved out of a single granite block, with the sounds of different musical instruments like mridanga, sitar, tambura, and jalataranga. The huge divine Nandi bull carved in white stone and Lord Hanuman's 18 ft statue are noteworthy.

How to reach
Kanyakumari City Information Guide - It is well connected to almost all the towns in India by road. Buses ply from Chennai, Pondicherry, Trichy and Madurai to Kanyakumari. The nearest airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (80km) with regular flights to Coimbatore, Bangalore, Chennai and Mumbai. It also has a railway station.

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