If you want to watch the ethereal beauty of the rising or the setting sun standing at the confluence of three seas, then you should travel to Kanyakumari.A beautiful beach destination located at the southern most tip of the peninsular India. Referred to by the British as Cape Comorin, Kanyakumari is the point of confluence of three oceans - the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. A dip in the ocean here is considered holy, but the sea is rough here and not fit for bathing.

History of Kanyakumari says that the place has been named after the Goddess Kanyakumari Amman. Legend has it that Goddess Parvati in one of her incarnations as Devi Kanniya did penance on one of the rocks of the land to obtain the hand of Shiva. She vowed to remain a virgin until Shiva came to deliver her from her penance.

The clean and beautiful beaches are the prime attractions of Kanykumari.There are also other attractions on the beach like the Kumari Amman Temple. Dedicated to goddess Parvathi to mark the spot where the Goddess won Lord Shiva with her penance. The diamond nose ring of the goddess is famous for its dazzling glow. A ferry will take you to the Vivekananda Rock Memorial. Built in 1970,it marks the place where Swami Vivekananda meditated and evolved his philosophy. Close to the memorial is Sripada Parai where the footprints of goddess Kanyakumari are believed to be imprinted.Other tourist attractions in Kanyakumari are the Gandhi Memorial built over the spot where the urn containing the ashes of Gandhi was kept for public viewing before it was immersed in the water around in accordance to his wishes.
The Government Museum has a collection of sundry objects like old coins, whalebones, tribal objects, bronze sculptures, and woodcarvings Excursions from Kanyakumari can be made to the district headquarter Nagercoil, Suchindra and Kumarakovil famous for the temples. Those interested in history should make a trip to Padmanabhapuram and Udayagiri Fort. Pechipparai Dam from Kanyakumari is an ideal spot for picnic and boating.

While shopping in Kanyakumari, what better gifts and souvenirs to carry home form this popular beach destination than beautiful trinkets made from seashells! You will come across beautiful decorative items made of wood and bamboo. Palm leaf drawings are also unique buys from Kanyakumari.

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