Kanyakumari

My blog would not complement without a description of my native place. Kanyakumari one of the serene and beautiful district of TamilNadu, is situated at the southern tip of the Indian Peninsula. The district is a land of tourist attractions with many historic and religious sites that are centuries-old and also endowed with great natural beauty, both on the coasts and the mountainous interior. Kanyakumari town is named after the Goddess Kanyakumari Amman. Legend has it that the Goddess Parvati in one of her incarnations as Devi Kanniya, did penance on one of the rocks of this 'land's end' to obtain the hand of Lord Shiva.

The main languages spoken by people of the district are Tamil and Malayalam. English is widely understood in the urban areas. Kanyakumari District, today, tops the state in literacy levels and education. Colleges of higher education are found throughout the district - especially Arts and Sciences colleges and Engineering colleges. The state runs the Kanyakumari Medical College at Asaripallam, near Nagercoil.

Hinduism, Christianity and Islam are the three main religions represented in the district. The distribution of population based on religion is as follows: Hindus - 53.26%, Christians - 43.46%, Muslims - 3.19% and Others - 0.09%.

Kanyakumari District accounts for more than 95% of the production of natural rubber in the state of Tamil Nadu. Rubber is cultivated mainly in the hilly areas (on the western ghats) in the interior, while paddy fields and other crops are mainly found on the plains, near the coast.

Enjoys very pleasant climate and a beautiful landscape. To know more visit Kanyakumari.