Review of Kanyakumari by Rohit Shroff

Rohit Shroff

5 years ago
- Carry camera, torch, light and fully covered clothes, proper footwears, munchies, beverages and water along
- Since the early 1970s, tourism has been an industry in the town. Because of this, it (Read More) is one of the few small towns in South India where one can hear many different street Indian languages. Lately, the promotion of tourism has increased, with increasing emphasis on attractions outside the town, such as the surrounding landscapes, as well as the historical and religious sites found around the district. Ultimately a total of 1.9 million tourists visited Kanyakumari in 2007. Kanyakumari is notable for pilgrimage and tourism. The place takes its name from the goddess Devi Kanya Kumari, considered to be a sister of Krishna. Women pray to her for marriage. The goddess is believed to be the one who removes the rigidity of one's mind. The temple here is a Shakti Peetha, one of the holiest shrines of the Mother goddess.