At the
southernmost tip of India, where the Arabian
Sea , the Bay of Bengal and
the Indian Ocean meet, there is a town
called Kanyakumari, in the state of Tamilnadu.
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Kanyakumari
Climate
The weather is warm and
humid most of the year, with average
temperatures between 21-35 deg. celsius; winters are
cool
and dry.
Language
The languages spoken are
Tamil, Malayalam and English (in
tourist spots).
Connectivity
Kanyakumari is
famous for its spectacular sunrises and
sunsets, especially on full moon
days. It is at its best during Chitra
Pournami (full
moon day in April) when the sun and moon are face to
face at the same horizon. The beach itself is a
beautiful sight with multi-coloured sand.
There is a
lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic
view. The government museum offers a good collection of sculpture
and arts and crafts of Tamil Nadu. Other places to
visit are the Devi Kanyakumari
Temple
(from who the town derives it’s name),
Gandhi Mandapam, Vivekananda
Memorial, Suchindram Temple and
Thiruvalluvar Statue.
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