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Places of Interest in KanniyaKumari

Kumari Amman Temple: is dedicated to Parvathi as Devi Kany the virgin goddess who did penance to obtain the hand of Lord Siva Darshan Timings: 4.00a.m.to 12.00 Noon, 4.00 p.m. to 9.00p.m.

Vivekananda Rock Memorial: Built in 1970. This memorial is dedicated to Swami Vivekananda the greatest social reformer and saint modem India has produced. Swamy Vivekananda was supposed to have meditated on the rock where the memorial stands today at the end of 1892before his departure for Chicago to participate iln the World Religious' Conference iln 1893. A meditation hall is also attached with the memorial. Ferry service is available to reach the memoril. Timings: 8a.m.to 4 p.m.

Gandhi Memorial: On Mahatma's birthday (october-2nd) the Sun's rays fall on the spot where his ashes were placesd before imlmersion. Timings: 7.00 a.m. to 12.00 Noon 3.00 p.m. to 7.00 p.m.

Guganathaswamy Temple: This 1000 year old temple ils said to have is said to have been built by Raja Rajha Chola.