As the southernmost point of India, Kanyakumari is renowned for its Triveni Sangam the meeting point of the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea, and the Bay of Bengal. It has spiritual significance and is the abode of the Goddess Kanyakumari. Did you know the Kanyakumari Temple is believed to be over 3000 years old and was…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful destination for nature lovers. And if you’re into spiritualism, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cape Comorin. From the Bhagavathi Amman temple to the Stanumalayan Temple at Suchindrum, hundreds of temples exist in and around Kanyakumari. But if you want to look beyond the prominent attractions, we suggest visiting the…
Kanyakumari is a beautiful town famous for its mesmerising sunrises and sunsets. It’s equally popular for its pristine beaches and abundant natural resources. It is a spiritual destination for millions of pilgrims, including Swami Vivekananda, who meditated on one of the many rocks in Kanyakumari. It is believed that he was inspired to dedicate his…
Thanks to abundant water bodies and a well-planned irrigation system, Kanyakumari was once called the Rice Bowl of the Travancore Kingdom. Part of this complex system is the Pechiparai Dam, built across the Kodayar River. Read on to learn more about the Pechiparai Reservoir. Pechiparai Dam History The Pechiparai Dam was built during the reign…
The Tirupati Venkateshwara Temple is considered one of the holiest places for Hindus and is even referred to as Bhuloka Vaikuntam, or the abode of Lord Vishnu on Earth. A visit to the temple is believed to change your life and destiny. No wonder the temple attracts millions of devotees yearly, with queues said to…
The Mathoor Aqueduct in Kanyakumari is a classic example of positive unintended consequences. What started as an irrigation project to supply water to the fertile lands of Kalkulam and Vilavancode is now one of the top tourist attractions in Kanyakumari, attracting millions of tourists yearly. Read on to learn more about the Mathoor Hanging Trough,…
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…
Wax models aren’t a novel concept; European royalty has always displayed wax funeral effigies of their loved ones as early as the 18th century. Madame Tussauds in London is the world’s first wax museum, established in 1835. Today it is one of London’s most popular tourist attractions, with wax sculptures of millions of celebrities from…
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…