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Kanyakumari Where three Oceans Meet  Post-17

Kanyakumari

I reached Kanyakumari in the afternoon. May is another name of hot days. Rainy season started here in the first week of June every year.

Brothers and sisters these were the words of a saint echo in Chicago America in world religious conference in 1893. The saint was Swamy Vivekanand. Swamy Vivekanand Rock Memorial is a famous visit point of Kanyakumari.

I have adopted the principle that Pehle Pet Puja Fir Kam Duja. (first, eat something then do anything)

The name of city Kanyakumari came from goddess Kanya Devi who prayed here for marriage with Lord Shiva.

I asked the manager what to see in Kanyakumari.

Vivekanand Rock Memorial

"Arise, awake and do not stop until the goal is reached "      
                                   -Swami Vivekanand

Vivekanand Rock Memorial is a famous tourist spot in Kanyakumari. The memorial was built in honor of Swamy Vivekanand who count one of the most popular saints and philosophers of India.

Swamy Vivekanand came here after Bharat Bhrman Yatra (visit India tour). He meditated on the rock. He was a deep follower of Devi.

You can visit here by boat because the memorial is surrounded by seawater. The Ramakrishna mission trust manage boat, but they allowed (provide ticket) up 4.30 PM.So be attentive for time.

There are two Mandapam (hall) in the memorial. Vivekanand Mandapam and Shripada Mandapam.

Vivekanand Mandapam

There is a beautiful statue of Vivekanand along with meditation space. Setting in the meditation hall for some time, it would fill your heart and mind with deep silence.

Shripada Mandapam

Shripada Mandapam has a footprint of goddess Kanyakumari on the rock. It is said the Kanyakumari has a tap (penance) on standing at one foot for marriage with Lord Shiva.

Come here for a mesmerizing experience of life.

Thiruvalluvar Statue

According to Thiruvalluvar -everything is possible if one acts with deep advice and a great idea.
Thiruvalluvar statue is next to Vivekanand Rock Memorial. Thiruvalluvar was a famous Tamil poet, philosopher, and saint.

In this context, we can say that Kanyakumari is a place of many cultural and religious.

Tirukkural is a famous literature book of Thiruvalluvar which counts as a milestone in Tamil literature. The book translates into many languages. It has 133 chapters. The statue of Thiruvalluvar is also 133 feet high black stone sculpture. This shows the relation with his valuable 133 chapters of his book Tirukkural.

You can enter up to the feet stage of the statue. At times due to high tide and low tide tourists not permitted to go there. If so you can view it from a long distance.

Kanyakumari Temple

Kanyakumari temple is one of the main attractions and names of the city also taken from the temple.

The temple also is known as Bhagavathy Amman temple. There is a big beautiful black stone idol of goddess Kanyakumari. A golden nose ring (nose stud) is unique.

The temple opened from 4.30 AM till noon and thereafter 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM. Pilgrim takes a dip before darshan (seen)in the temple. The main attraction of the temple is Nav Ratri Utsav.

The wave sound clearly heard in the temple. As per the law of the temple, men should have to remove his upper cloth i.e shirt. Photography is also not allowed in the temple.

Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam 

Now, I reached Mahatma Gandhi Mandapam. The Mandapam was built in memory of Mahatma Gandhi. It is the place where the ashes of Gandhi was kept for public view before immersed in water.

The Mandapam geometrically so designed as every year on 2nd October, Sunrays from roof touch the stone where ashes were kept.The Mandapam built in temple style. Come here, join the memory of Gandhi. Gandhi, we called him father.

Kanyakumari Beaches

Kanyakumari has long beautiful beaches. It is a rocky beach so not suitable for swimming. You can take a beautiful sunrise and sunset photography and selfie. The waves hit the rock, again and again, created sound in rhythm. It is felt that rock and water harmonized each other. Wonderful.

Meeting Point of Three Sea

Kanyakumari is the place where three seas met each other. The name of these seas is the Arabian Sea, Bay of Bengal and the Indian Ocean. The place is called Triveni Sangam.

The devotees have deep faith in Triveni Sangam. They take a dip in Triveni Sangam. Let's come on took a dip, and forget all sins, whether they deposit in your account knowingly or unknowingly, and take an oath not doing wrong in the life hereafter.

You can gauge three seas through the shadow (color) of water. A nice and mesmerizing experience.

Sunrise and Sunset Point

My watch(phone watch is more appropriate) is saying that I should reach Sunset point.

Kanyakumari beach is the only beach, where you can view both sunrise and sunset clearly. Take a memory of your near and dear. Don't forget yourself, take a selfie also.

How to Reach Kanyakumari

Kanyakumari is well connected to another part of the country. Trivandrum airport 67 km, is the nearest airport.you can travel up to  Kanyakumari by rail. Trivandrum the capital of Kerala is only 90 Km from Kanyakumari. You can take a taxi or changed another train to Kanyakumari. Regular buses of Tamilnadu Roadways from Chhani, Madurai Rameshwaram and other cities are available.

I am standing here at the beach of Kanyakumari.The view of Vivekanand Rock
 Memorial is very clear from here. The thought of Swamy Vivekanand reverberates in my ear, in my mind, and in my heart. The meaning of his quote is that our soul is the greatest teacher. We have to develop the inner side that will reflect out. If we believe self than we can get the supreme power of God.

I have to move to Rameshwaram by 11.30 pm train. So I packed my bag and prepared for the train.

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