Kanykumari (Cape Comorin), Tamil Nadu

Vivekanand Rock, Kanykumari
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Kanyakumari is probably named after the virgin goddess, Kanya Devi, an avatar of Goddess Parvati. This is also the place where Lord Hanuman dropped 'Siranjeevi' while carrying the herb for wounded Laxman.

Kanyakumari is also called the Alexandria of the east. Islam, Christianity and Jainism have all contributed to the architectural wealth of this place.