INTERESTING INFORMATION ABOUT KANYAKUMARI

1. KANYAKUMARI
KANYAKUMARI - is a beautiful town located at the southern
most tip of India. Kanyakumari is one of the few towns in India
where one can hear many of the different languages of India
spoken on the street. The top attractions in Kanyakumari are :

2. Vivekananda Memorial
Vivekananda Memorial, built on the Vivekananda Rock where
the charismatic philosopher Swami Vivekananda meditated and
transformed himself. The unique, structure was built in 1970
and is a blend of various architectural styles of India.

3. Sripada Parai
Close to the Vivekananda Rock is another rock
called Sripada Parai meaning the rock that has been
blessed by the touch of the feet of the goddess.

4. Thiruvalluvar
A 133 feet (41 m) tall statue of Tamil saint–poet
Thiruvalluvar, one of the biggest statues in Asia is
another major highlight.

5. Kamaraj Memorial
Kamaraj Memorial is the memorial of late politician Kamaraj, also
known as "King Maker of India", From a humble background he rose to
become the Chief Minister of Tamilnadu through sheer hard work and
political acumen. As a tribute to the freedom fighter and
"Perunthalaivar“ this memorial was constructed.

6. Guganathaswamy Temple
Guganathaswamy Temple is a 1000-year-old temple
said to have been built by Raja Raja Chola. The
architectural style of the Cholas is quite evident in
this temple.

7. Vattakottai
Vattakottai or the Circular Fort is a granite fort
built by King Marthanda Varma. It was built to serve
as protection from surging enemy armies.

8. Suchindram temple
Suchindram temple here is dedicated to Lord Shiva, Lord
Vishnu and Lord Brahma. There is also a huge 18-ft high
Hanuman statue. It has a unique bas-relief carving of Vinayaki
or the Female form of lord Vinayaka.

9. Udayagiri Fort
King Marthanda Varma built Udayagiri Fort in the
18th century.