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Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu

Kanyakumari

History Of Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. Kanyakumari has been a great center for art, culture, civilization, and pilgrimage for years. It was also a famous center for commerce and trade. During the early part of the eighth century AD Islam entered the southern part of India through the sea route with traders and missionaries. Through St. Thomas, one of the twelve Apostles of Christ, Christianity arrived in this area in AD 52. Islam, Christianity and Jainism have greatly contributed to the architectural wealth and literary heritage of this place. Kanyakumari was also under the control of the Cholas, the Cheras, the Pandyas and the Nayaks who were great rulers of south India. The architectural beauty of the temples is the work of these rulers.


During the British Raj, Kanyakumari was bestowed the dry title of Cape Comorin, necessitated perhaps by the Englishmen's inability to pronounce local names.


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. 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. As for the princess Kanya Devi, she became a virgin goddess blessing pilgrims and tourists alike


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Kanyakumari,Tamil Nadu

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Described as the southernmost end of Tamil Nadu, the land's end of India or the point where the three seas meet, enchanting Kanniyakumari or Cape Comorin is one of the most popular tourist spots in the state and indeed, in the country. n.


                          			  
                          
Hotels near Kanyakumari

Hotel Singaar International

Hotel Singaar International, kanyakumari is located very near to the railway station on the main road of National Highway and 90 kilometers from Thiruvananthapuram International Airport (TamilNadu-INDIA).


Best Price: Rs. per day

Hotel Seaview

Hotel Seaview is a 3-Star category hotel located at the Sea face of Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu, India) overlooking the famous Vivekananda Memorial.


Best Price: Rs. per day

The Indien Hermitage Resort

The Indien Hermitage Resort is situated in a small village called Marungoor spread over 12 acres at 12 kms from Kanyakumari (Tamilnadu, India).


Best Price: Rs. per day


  
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