Divine Kanyakumari Darshan
Kanyakumari is a famous pilgrim destination in South India. It is home to Kumari Amman Temple, a temple dedicated to virgin Goddess Kanya Devi. This itinerary also covers Suchindram temple where one can witnesss a large Hanuman idol and musical pillars. Vivekananda Rock Memorial is a peaceful place for meditation and one of the top tourist attractions.
Package Includes
Accommodation
Food
Cab
Sthalapuranam
Itinerary Temples
- Sri Adikesava Perumal temple
- Kumari Devi Temple
- Nagaraja temple
- Thanumalaya Perumal Temple
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
Full Itinerary
Morning
Sri Adikesava Perumal temple
- It is one of the 108 Divya desams.
- Legend says that Lord Adi Kesava Swamy defeated the demon Kesi. The demon's wife prayed to the River Ganges and to River Thamirabarani and created a destruction.But it was in vain and she surrendered to the Lord. Thus, the formation of the rivers made in a circle came to be known as Thiruvattaru.
Morning
Kumari Devi Temple
- Kanyakumari Temple is one of the 51 Shakti peetha
- The mythological story of Daksha yaga is considered to be the origin story of Shakti Peethas.It is believed that the back spine area of Sati’s corpse fell here creating the presence of Bhagavathy in the region
- This is one of the rare temples in India where Devi (Mother Goddess) is worshipped as a child.
Evening
Nagaraja temple
- The name for the town Nagercoil originated from this temple. Once the King of Kalakkad, who was stricken with leprosy, came to the temple on Sunday in the Tamil month of Avani and did penance before the deity. Miraculously, he was cured of the disease, Hence, the king built the present temple in gratitude.
- Devotees consecreate Naga idols in the temple and offer milk and turmeric powder as a part of their prayers.
Evening
Thanumalaya Perumal Temple
- The Thanumalayan Temple is of importance to both Shaivaite and Vaishnavite sects of Hinduism, as the name Stanumalaya denotes Trimurtis; "Stanu" means Siva; "Mal" means Vishnu; and the "Aya" means Brahma.
- In the 'Alankara mandapam' adjacent to the Northern corridor there are four large pillars each formed by a group of smaller pillars all carved from a single stone. Two of these large pillars have 33 smaller pillars and the other two 25 each. These are the famous musical pillars. Each of these smaller pillars produce a different musical note when tapped.
- Anjaneya statue is very big and stands at 22 feet (6.7 m)
Morning
Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- It was built in 1970 in honour of Swami Vivekananda who is said to have attained enlightenment on the rock.
- The memorial stands on one of two rocks located about 500 meters east off mainland of Vavathurai, India's southernmost tip
- Breakfast for 2 persons.
- Transportation in AC Etios/Dzire cabs.
- Hotel accommodation based on type of package (standard/deluxe/premium) chosen. The price mentioned in this package is for family of two members sharing a single room. For extra person, please place a separate request with us.
- Room type is Standard A/C Room in 2 star hotel.
- Toll charges and driver's allowance.
- Upon booking confirmation, the sthalapuranam of temples mentioned in the itinerary will be sent through email.
- No extra charges for one child below the age of five.
- Package does not include lunch and dinner.
- The pickup and drop point information will be provided to the customer before booking. It is customer's responsibility to reach the pickup point of the trip at specified time. On request basis, GoSthala will arrange pickup from customers place of choice at any applicable nominal charges.
- All other expenses (temple entry ticket charges, parking charges, etc.) that are not specified in the package inclusions.
- Any loss/expenses incurred by unforeseen circumstances e.g. flight delays/cancellations, road blockages, vehicle breakdown, strikes, etc.
- Expense of personal nature such as laundry, etc.
- Any applicable service tax charges.
- Transportation provided will be as per itinerary only (not at disposal).
- The package price is indicative and based on seasonal demands the price is subject to change and will be informed prior booking.
- The package does not include guide services where not mentioned. Guide services can be availed from us at an additional cost.
- Payment method as follows: 25% payment on confirmation; 50% payment before starting the trip; Balance payment before end of the trip.
- 15% of package cost will be charged as penalty on canceling, 31 or more days before departure.
- 35% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 22 to 30 days before departure.
- 50% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancellation between 15 to 21 days before departure.
- 100% of package cost will be charged as penalty on cancelling, 15 days before departure.
