About Kanyakumari District

Kanyakumari District :

Kanyakumari District is a district of TamilNadu state, India and also the southernmost land area and district of mainland India. Kanyakumari District is one of the 30disticts of tamilnadu state, and also the smallest. The district takes its name from the tourist town of Kanyakumari, which is at the tip of the Indian Peninsula and faces the Indian Ocean. The headquarters (capital) of the District is nagercoil, which is 22 km from Kanyakumari town. The district is a land of tourist attractions with many historic and religious sites that are centuries-old and also endowed with great natural beauty, both on the coasts and the mountainous interior, with a rich variety of flora and fauna.

Location:

Kanyakumari is a town located in the district of Kanyakumari in the state of Tamil Nadu, India. Situated in the southernmost part of the country the town is also famous by the name of Cape Comorin. The point of confluence of the Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal into the Indian ocean, the region is a proud owner of the vast stretches of beaches and the crystal clear blue water of the sea. The hills of the Western Ghats grace the interior part of the town. Immensely popular with the tourists from all over the world, the place is well known for the temples and 'ashrams' located at the region.

Nearest Airport / Railway Station:

The Trivandrum international Airport is the nearest airport to Kanyakumari, located at the distance of 80 kilometers from the town. Several domestic and international flights connect this airport to the rest of the country and various parts of the world. The nearest railway station to Kanyakumari is the Kanyakumari railway station that is located at the distance of 1 kilometer from the beach of Kanyakumari. The station is connected to major cities of the country by numerous trains.

Highlights:

Kanyakumari Temple also known as Kumari Amman temple, Vivekananda Memorial, Gandhi Memorial, Thiruvalluvar Statue, Government Museum, The Sangam, The Lighthouse Best Time to Visit: The best time to visit Kanyakumari is during the winter season in the months of October to March when the weather remains soothing and pleasant. 

 History of Kanyakumari:

The town of Kanyakumari has attained its name from the Kanyakumari temple or the Kumari Amman situated in the town. The temple worships Kanya Devi, the incarnation of Goddess Parvati. It is believed that Goddess Parvati was supposed to get married to Lord Shiva at this place but as he failed to turn up on the wedding day, the Goddess vowed lifelong virginity. According to another legend, Kanyakumari is the piece of land that Lord Hanuman dropped while carrying the hill having the medicinal herb known popularly by the name of Mrita Sanjivani to Lanka. Kanyakumari emerged to be an important center for trade and commerce during the 8th century. It has a civilization and culture dating back to hundreds of years.