Kanniyakumari Tourism
Places of Interest in KanniyaKumari
Kumari Amman Temple: is dedicated to Parvathi as Devi Kany the virgin
goddess who did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Siva Darshan Timings: 4.00a.m.to
12.00 Noon, 4.00 p.m. to 9.00p.m.
Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Built in 1970. This memorial is dedicated
to Swami Vivekananda the greatest social reformer and saint modem India has
produced. Swamy Vivekananda was supposed to have meditated on the rock where
the memorial stands today at the end of 1892before his departure for Chicago
to participate iln the World Religious' Conference iln 1893. A meditation hall
is also attached with the memorial. Ferry service is available to reach the
memoril. Timings: 8a.m.to 4 p.m.
Gandhi Memorial: On Mahatma's birthday (october-2nd) the Sun's rays fall
on the spot where his ashes were placesd before imlmersion. Timings: 7.00 a.m.
to 12.00 Noon 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.
Guganathaswamy Temple: This 1000 year old temple ils said to have is
said to have been built by Raja Rajha Chola.
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