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Kanyakumari is the southernmost point of peninsular India and the meeting point of three oceans-the Bay of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. Besides its importance as a Hindu pilgrim center, it is famous for its beautiful views of sunrise and sunset over the waters. The multicolored sand is a unique feature of the beach here. Kanyakumari was once referred to as the Alexandria of the east. |
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| Kanyakumari Tourist Attractions | ||||||
| Udayagiri Fort | ||||||
The Udayagiri Fort built by King Marthanda Varma (AD 1729-1758), has a foundry for casting guns. The king's trusted European general De Lennoy's grave is located within this fort. |
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| Suchindram | ||||||
Suchindram bears the imprint of various kingdoms. The Thanumalayan temple here is a repository of art treasures belonging to those kingdoms. The temple is famous for its musical columns and its impressive six meter tall statue of the monkey god, Hanuman. |
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| Nagaraja Temple | ||||||
The Nagaraja Temple at Nagarkoil is a magnificent temple with Nagaraja as the main deity. There are also shrines dedicated to Lord Shiva and Vishnu. The entrance to this temple is reminiscent of the Chinese architecture of a Buddhist Vihar. |
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