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KANYA KUMARI
At the tip of peninsular India, overlooks the confluence of three seas.
About 500 m from the shoreline southeast of the temple, are two huge rocks. One of these rocks is known as Sree Pada Parai or Rock of the Sacred Foot, since it is believed to bear a footprint of the goddess.
Swami Vivekananda visited Kanyakumari in 1892, shortly before he left for the United States to participate in the World Parliament of Religions. One day, he apparently swam over to this rock where he sat in meditation for a long time. Thereafter, the rock came to be known as Vivekananda Rock. In 1970, a memorial to the swami was built on this rock.
The Rock Memorial, as it is now called, is said to be a blend of various styles of Indian architecture. It consists of three halls. One encloses what people believe to be the divine footprint; another has a statue of Vivekananda; and the third and best hall is a meditation room where visitors are encouraged to observe a few minutes of silence. It is astonishing how, after the heat and noise and the crowds, a few minutes of deep silence in the cool hall seem to rejuvenate the mind and spirit. For a nominal fee, a half-hourly ferry service will’ take you to the Rock and back. It’s a very popular excursion, and an hour’s wait to get a place on board is not unusual. Another structure that attracts tourists is the Gandhi Mandir. This building encloses the pedestal on which a portion of the ashes of the Mahatma was kept before immersion in the confluence of the three seas. The edifice, built in the Kalinga style, has been designed in such a way that the sun’s rays fall on this pedestal at midday on October 2, Gandhi’s birth date. In the evenings, the mandap catches the rays of the setting sun and burns bright red.
When you have seen Gandhi Mandir and the Rock Memorial, gone to the temple and taken the ritual bath or washed your feet in the waters of the three seas, there is nothing left for you to do in Kanyakumari—except, of course, to watch the sunrise and sunset. And, the sunrise and sunset are the greatest crowd-pullers here.
On the day of Chaithra Pournami, which falls in April/ May, Kanyakumari offers the visitor a special delight. On this day one can see the sun set and the moon rise on the same horizon at the same time! Literally thousands gather to watch this marvel.
The majority of visitors to Kanyakumari come from Kerala and other neighboring states, not to mention Tamil Nadu itself. But busloads of pilgrims and casual travelers from all over India do visit this place, if only for the satisfaction of having set foot on the southernmost tip of the country. One can also see occasional groups of foreigners. At first glance, the township of Kanyakumari gives the impression of bustling commerce and moderate affluence.
How and Where
Kanyakumari is well-connected by road to most major centers in South India. Also the terminal point of the Southern Railway, the station is situated just 1 km away from the seashore and the bus station.
The Kerala Tourism Development Center (KTDC) operates a daily tour to Kanyakumari which takes in the Kovalam beach, the palace at Padmanabhapuram and the temple at Sucheendram. The bus leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 7.30 am and returns at 9 pm. The fare is Rs 240 per person, inclusive of lunch, entry fees and ferry charges. Taxis may be hired from Thiruvanathapuram, and charge around ……….for the round trip.
The other bus timings are as follows: Bangalore: departure, 18.00 hours for a 680 km trip in 15 hours. Coimbatore: depature, 17.30 hours for a 470 km trip in 11 hours. Cochin: departure, 07.15/21.15 for a 310 km trip in 8 hours. Chennai: departure, 10.15/12.30/15.30/16.45/17.45/ 19.30/20.00/20.30 for a 700 km tripin 16 hours. Madurai: departure, every hour for a 250 km trip in 6 hours.Thiruvananthapuram: frequent departures, for a 90 km trip in 21/2 hours.
The train timings are as follows: Mumbai: departure, 05.00 hours; Bangalore: departure 07.20 hours; Chennai: departure 16.00 hours; Jammu: departure (Friday) 12.30 hours. Interestingly, the journey from Kanyakumari to Jammu by the Himsagar Express, which touches Coimbatore, Vijayawada and Delhi, is the longest train ride in India.
By air the nearest airport is at Thiruvanathapuram, 95 km away. There are innumerable hotels in Kanyakumari but many of them do not wish to commit themselves regarding room tariff. This is because the rate is often determined by demand. So the rates mentioned below for privately operated establishments are only indicative, and need to be confirmed at the time of reservation.
Hotel Tamil Nadu, run by the TTDC, is the place of choice in Kanyakumari. The tariff for a deluxe cottage (a/c) is Rs ….a deluxe double room (a/c) costs Rs …. a family room (6 bed), Rs ….. a double room (non a/c), Rs …. and a mini double room, Rs …... A luxury tax of 20 percent is charged. Check-out time is 24 hours. Room service, same day laundry, doctor on call, stand-by generator etc are some of the facilities offered. The hotel is conveniently located and comfortable enough, though the service is generally poor and many of the staff brazenly demand tips. Reservations can be made, after first ascertaining availability over the phone, by sending a DD or MO in favour of TTDC1, to the Manager, Hotel Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari
At the tip of peninsular India, overlooks the confluence of three seas.
About 500 m from the shoreline southeast of the temple, are two huge rocks. One of these rocks is known as Sree Pada Parai or Rock of the Sacred Foot, since it is believed to bear a footprint of the goddess.
Swami Vivekananda visited Kanyakumari in 1892, shortly before he left for the United States to participate in the World Parliament of Religions. One day, he apparently swam over to this rock where he sat in meditation for a long time. Thereafter, the rock came to be known as Vivekananda Rock. In 1970, a memorial to the swami was built on this rock.
The Rock Memorial, as it is now called, is said to be a blend of various styles of Indian architecture. It consists of three halls. One encloses what people believe to be the divine footprint; another has a statue of Vivekananda; and the third and best hall is a meditation room where visitors are encouraged to observe a few minutes of silence. It is astonishing how, after the heat and noise and the crowds, a few minutes of deep silence in the cool hall seem to rejuvenate the mind and spirit. For a nominal fee, a half-hourly ferry service will’ take you to the Rock and back. It’s a very popular excursion, and an hour’s wait to get a place on board is not unusual. Another structure that attracts tourists is the Gandhi Mandir. This building encloses the pedestal on which a portion of the ashes of the Mahatma was kept before immersion in the confluence of the three seas. The edifice, built in the Kalinga style, has been designed in such a way that the sun’s rays fall on this pedestal at midday on October 2, Gandhi’s birth date. In the evenings, the mandap catches the rays of the setting sun and burns bright red.
When you have seen Gandhi Mandir and the Rock Memorial, gone to the temple and taken the ritual bath or washed your feet in the waters of the three seas, there is nothing left for you to do in Kanyakumari—except, of course, to watch the sunrise and sunset. And, the sunrise and sunset are the greatest crowd-pullers here.
On the day of Chaithra Pournami, which falls in April/ May, Kanyakumari offers the visitor a special delight. On this day one can see the sun set and the moon rise on the same horizon at the same time! Literally thousands gather to watch this marvel.
The majority of visitors to Kanyakumari come from Kerala and other neighboring states, not to mention Tamil Nadu itself. But busloads of pilgrims and casual travelers from all over India do visit this place, if only for the satisfaction of having set foot on the southernmost tip of the country. One can also see occasional groups of foreigners. At first glance, the township of Kanyakumari gives the impression of bustling commerce and moderate affluence.
How and Where
Kanyakumari is well-connected by road to most major centers in South India. Also the terminal point of the Southern Railway, the station is situated just 1 km away from the seashore and the bus station.
The Kerala Tourism Development Center (KTDC) operates a daily tour to Kanyakumari which takes in the Kovalam beach, the palace at Padmanabhapuram and the temple at Sucheendram. The bus leaves Thiruvananthapuram at 7.30 am and returns at 9 pm. The fare is Rs 240 per person, inclusive of lunch, entry fees and ferry charges. Taxis may be hired from Thiruvanathapuram, and charge around ……….for the round trip.
The other bus timings are as follows: Bangalore: departure, 18.00 hours for a 680 km trip in 15 hours. Coimbatore: depature, 17.30 hours for a 470 km trip in 11 hours. Cochin: departure, 07.15/21.15 for a 310 km trip in 8 hours. Chennai: departure, 10.15/12.30/15.30/16.45/17.45/ 19.30/20.00/20.30 for a 700 km tripin 16 hours. Madurai: departure, every hour for a 250 km trip in 6 hours.Thiruvananthapuram: frequent departures, for a 90 km trip in 21/2 hours.
The train timings are as follows: Mumbai: departure, 05.00 hours; Bangalore: departure 07.20 hours; Chennai: departure 16.00 hours; Jammu: departure (Friday) 12.30 hours. Interestingly, the journey from Kanyakumari to Jammu by the Himsagar Express, which touches Coimbatore, Vijayawada and Delhi, is the longest train ride in India.
By air the nearest airport is at Thiruvanathapuram, 95 km away. There are innumerable hotels in Kanyakumari but many of them do not wish to commit themselves regarding room tariff. This is because the rate is often determined by demand. So the rates mentioned below for privately operated establishments are only indicative, and need to be confirmed at the time of reservation.
Hotel Tamil Nadu, run by the TTDC, is the place of choice in Kanyakumari. The tariff for a deluxe cottage (a/c) is Rs ….a deluxe double room (a/c) costs Rs …. a family room (6 bed), Rs ….. a double room (non a/c), Rs …. and a mini double room, Rs …... A luxury tax of 20 percent is charged. Check-out time is 24 hours. Room service, same day laundry, doctor on call, stand-by generator etc are some of the facilities offered. The hotel is conveniently located and comfortable enough, though the service is generally poor and many of the staff brazenly demand tips. Reservations can be made, after first ascertaining availability over the phone, by sending a DD or MO in favour of TTDC1, to the Manager, Hotel Tamil Nadu, Kanyakumari
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