| Kanyakumari addresses the southernmost point of | | | | October to March. |
| peninsular India. It is the holy meeting point of the Bay | | | | Beside, you can have a memorable trip during the |
| of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. | | | | Chaitra Purnima Festival, held in the first week of May. |
| Beach lovers often visit the place and enjoy the | | | | Devotees often plan to travel Kanyakumari for the |
| spectacular views of the sunrise and sunset. Besides, | | | | celebration of Navratri in the month of October and for |
| the location beholds the charm of a Hindu pilgrimage | | | | the the Holy Annual Festival of the Roman Catholic |
| center and hence known as land of God and | | | | Church. |
| Goddesses. | | | | Tourist Attractions: |
| History of Kanyakumari | | | | Kanyakumari Temple: |
| Kanyakumari has great significance in the Hindu | | | | Also known as Kumari Amman, the temple is home to |
| mythological scriptures. According to the legend, Kanya | | | | Goddess Parvati, the consort of Lord Shiva. It is |
| Devi, an incarnation of Goddess Parvati was about to | | | | situated on the bank of Kanyakumari and devotees |
| wed Lord Shiva. But as it was destined the marriage | | | | believe to take a holy dip before entering the temple |
| never took place. Rice and cereals stored for the | | | | premises. The diamond nose-ring of the deity, |
| weeding ceremony remained uncooked. As for the | | | | Padaparai(the footprints of the goddess), Vivekananda |
| princess Kanya Devi became virgin goddess for the | | | | Rock Memorial and dhyana mandapam is the major |
| believers. Till date, devotees believe to find stones alike | | | | attractions. |
| crops. | | | | Attractions around Kanyakumari |
| Best Time to visit Kanyakumari | | | | Nagaraja Temple: |
| Kanyakumari experiences pleasant weather all the | | | | A 20 kms travel from Kanyakumari, aid visitors reach |
| year round. During summer, the temperature shoots | | | | Nagaraja Temple at Nagarkoil. The sacred shrine is |
| high to 34.8 degree Celsius, while in winter the | | | | dedicated to Lord Shiva and Lord Vishnu. It is said that |
| temperature falls down to 20.4 degree Celsius. | | | | the temple has been constructed following the Chinese |
| Therefore the best time to visit this virgin land is from | | | | architectural style. Therefore it calls for a worthy visit. |