Kanyakumari Beach (Cape Comorin Beach), Kanyakumari
Kanyakumari
Beach is surrounded by the Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and the Bay of Bengal on
three sides. Kanyakumari Beach is popular for its majestic views especially at
sunrise and sunset. The views are the best on full moon days when you can
experience a fabulous view of the sunset and moonrise simultaneously on the
ocean’s horizon. Kanyakumari was once called as Cape Comorin and even now many
people use the name. The Kanyakumari Beach is present in the southernmost tip
of the Indian Peninsular.
South
west of the main beach is an observation tower which was built for viewing
sunrises over the Bay of Bengal and sunsets over the Arabian Sea. However, the
viewing tower can be accessed at any time of the day as it provides a perfect
observatory for panoramic views of the confluence of the three water bodies. The
Kanyakumari beach is a beautiful sight with multi-colored sand. The beach
here does not really offer one the opportunity to sunbathe on soft golden sands,
or to frolic in the waves either.
The
seashore is rocky and dangerous, and there is a manmade wall running along it.
People are warned to stay off the rocks, and when if someone ventures out of
bounds, he or she is quickly and severely reprimanded by a watchful policeman. There
is also a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view. The sea
is fairly rough, so it is entertaining to watch it beat itself against the
rocks and then subside, before it gathers itself up for another attack.
With
long stretches of sands of many hues, the beach offers a welcome change. The
place is also famous for its distinctly beautiful (reddish) sunrise and
sunset. The confluence of three ocean bodies - the Bay of Bengal,
the Indian Ocean, and the Arabian Sea - makes the sunrise and
sunset even more special. On balmy, full-moon evenings one can also
see the moon-rise and sunset at the same time - on either
side of the horizon. A variety of shells are on sale on the
Kanyakumari beach.
Once the
Kanyakumari beach was pretty long and was beautiful. Some time back, the
Kanyakumari beach was altered by spreading huge stones which now made the beach
very narrow and also dangerous. The beach is full of rocks and the waves
collide over it and come to the shore which is very beautiful to watch.
Kanyakumari Beach has a myth with the Bhagavathy Amman present in the Kanyakumari Bhagavathy Amman Temple. Hindus bathe in the beach and worship Devi Bhagavathy
Amman.
The sea
shore is very good place to sit and watch the beautiful beach and children can
enjoy playing on the shore with careful watching. It is also the place where
three seas- Indian Ocean, Arabian Sea and Bay of Bengal merge with each other.
The confluence is regarding to be holy and is known with the name of Triveni
Sangam. The merging of water bodies is a virtual delight. Steps are built to
reach the Triveni Sangam and tourist could dip their feet and wash hand. Care
should be taken that the steps are slippery.
Kanyakumari
Beach is crowded at most times and the Ghats lead down to a lingam half
submerged in a wave-driven tidal pool. Here, you can watch in awe as locals and
pilgrims plunge themselves into the turbulent swells, believing that the
tri-oceanic waters are holy. A good number of fairs and festivals are held in
and around Kanyakumari beach. You can take part in these festivities. Vaisakha,
Kalabham and Navaratri are some of the popular festivals of the region.
Travelers can also buy handcrafted trinkets, seashell art pieces, and palm leaf
drawings from local shops and stores.
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