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KANYAKUMARI - Let's Decode India #1


 Why Kanyakumari is my first choice:

"Kashmir to Kanyakumari" is a phrase we've heard a lot. Kanyakumari is at the southern tip of the Indian mainland. I'd like to begin with this location and end with Kashmir, which is at the very top. Not only that, but there's another compelling reason to begin with this location. Let's get started.

What's special about Kanyakumari:

Kanyakumari is a seaside location where we can see both sunrise and sunset. We can also observe both the sunset and the rising moon from the same beach. Is there anything more we require?

What's not to miss: (Top 5)

#1. Kanyakumari beach (Cape Comorin) 

Kanyakumari sea is located at the confluence of the Indian ocean, Arabian sea and Bay of Bengal. It will be a pure bliss to stand at the edge of the country and look at this place where all the three oceans meet. An another great thing is that we can witness both the sunset and moonrise at a same time on a full moon day.

#2. Thiruvalluvar statue


(Tirukkural 630)

Valluvar was a celebrated Tamil poet and philosopher. He is best known as the author of the Tirukkural, a collection of couplets on ethics, political and economical matters, and love. The text is considered an exceptional and widely cherished work of the Tamil literature. One of the largest tourist attraction is Thiruvalluvar statue which is located in Kanyakumari sea.

#3. Vivekananda Rock Memorial

Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a place which you should not miss when you are in Kanyakumari beach. The rock memorial comprises two main structures-the Vivekananda Mandapam and the Shripada Mandapam. After you have paid your homage, you can step out to get a splendid view of the tapering end of India from this point.

#4. Padmanabhapuram palace


Padmanabhapuram Palace, also known as Kalkulam Palace, is a Travancore era palace located in Padmanabhapuram in the Kanyakumari district was built in the 16th century. The architecture is great, which is one of the reason for the tourist attraction. This palace is older than Rambagh Palace in Rajasthan. May be this is the oldest palace in India.

#5. Vattakottai Fort


Vattakottai Fort (or 'Circular Fort') is a seaside fort near Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu the southern tip of India. It was built in the 18th century as a coastal defence-fortification and barracks in the erstwhile Travancore kingdom. 

Food:


1. Banana Chips.
2. Kothu (Minced Parotta) 
3. Appam. 
4. Pazha Sarbath. 
5. Aval (Beaten Rice) 
6. Semiya (Vermicelli) Payasam.
7. Pazha Bajji.
8. Maravazhi Kilangu (Tapioca Cassava) with Fish.
9. Jackfruits
                      and soo on..

Festivals:
#1


The Cape Comorin festival is celebrated in the city of Kanyakumari. The festival is districted with its back to back wonderful cultural programs and events, which gives the clear picture of the culture and tradition of the city. Another myth which is attached to this grand day is that taking a sip of holy waters of the ocean is auspicious.

The cape festival is commemorated with great pomp and show, held for three days in the month of October.

If you want to enjoy the festival, you can visit the place in October.

#2


Celebrated in December, this is a Christian festival that is quite Indianized in the manner in which the procession of St. Joseph and Mother Mary is taken through the town.
It would be a delight to watch this festival for the explorers and Christians.

Right time to visit:
Winter months (December through February) are best to visit Kanyakumari. The cool breeze in the shores of Kanyakumari beach makes your trip more memorable one.

My plan:

As a nature enthusiast, I am eager to visit this location as soon as possible. Instead than travelling, I'd prefer to live in Kanyakumari if at all possible. Who wouldn't want to live somewhere where we could see the dawn and sunset from a vantage point with a view of the sea?

That concludes my first Let's Decode India blog. If you've already been to Kanyakumari, tell us about your experience.

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