The Padmanabhapuram Palace is the world’s largest wooden Palace listed on UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. It is one of the main tourist attractions among people visiting Kanyakumari. Read on to learn more about this 16th-century Palace, including Padmanabhapuram Palace secrets, architectural style, entry fee, timings, and Padmanabhapuram Palace history. And if you’re looking for hotels…
A visit to Cape Comorin is incomplete without visiting the Thiruvalluvar Statue in Kanyakumari. The statue is dedicated to Saint Thiruvalluvar, a celebrated poet believed to have lived hundreds of years ago. If you are planning to visit the statue, here are a few things to know: About Thiruvalluvar Not much is known about the…
Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, or Mahatma Gandhi, is one of the 20th century’s most significant influences who instilled the philosophy of ahimsa and satya in millions of Indians. His influences permeate every aspect of the country – from politics and polity to education and day-to-day administration. If you visit Kanyakumari, you must not miss the Mahatma…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful district famed for its temples, beaches, and natural landscapes. But the Bhagavathi Amman Temple Kanyakumari is one of its most popular attractions, dedicated to Devi Kanyakumari, or Virgin Goddess. Legend has it that when the tsunami wreaked havoc on the district in 2003, the temple was one of the few places…
Situated at the southernmost tip of India, Kanyakumari is one of those destinations that has something to offer to everyone. Being a wonderful potpourri of art, history, culture, and modernity, it has everything from museums and beaches to churches, temples, and forts. Also known as Cape Comorin, the city is situated at the junction of…