At the southern most tip of India, where the Arabian Sea, the Indian Ocean and the Bay of Bengal meet, lies Kanyakumari (also spelt as Kanniyakumari),
an
important pilgrim center. Kanyakumari is also famous for its spectacular
sunrises and sunsets, especially on full moon days. A Sight For Sore Eyes
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. A variety of shells are on sale on the Kanyakumari beach.
The beach is a beautiful sight with multi-coloured sand, but it 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 a lighthouse from where one can get a panoramic view.
Sangam is the meeting point of the three major bodies of water, the Bay
of Bengal, the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean. It is a bathing ghat,
with steps leading into the water and a sort of lagoon formed between
land by a series of rocks. People bathe and jump around, getting lightly
battered by the remains of waves, which are washing over the rocks.