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An urn of Mahatma Gandhi was kept here for public to pay homage before immersion. Mahatma Gandhi visited Kanyakumari twice in 1925 and 1937. Mahatma Gandhi visited Kanyakumari in January 1937. In 1948 his ashes were immersed in the sea waters in Kanyakumari. In commemoration of this event a beautiful monument has been constructed here.

Tour to Temple - Its central shape is 79 feet high representing the age of the Mahatma at the time of the sun at Mid day on 2nd October would fall on the peedam through a hole in the roof. The memorial was transferred to the administrative control of the Public (Information and Public Relations) Department from Public Works Department of Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 1978.

Crocodile, Mamallapuram

CROCODILE BANK Not far from mamallapuram, this crocodile breeding and research centre is run by Chennai Crocodile Bank Trust. Here, several species of Indian and Continental crocodiles and alligators are bred in captivity.

These reptiles are kept in their natural habitat in open pools and can be viewed from a safe proximity. This farm breeds crocodiles to augment the crocodile population of wildlife sanctuaries.

Srirangam, Trichy

The most important pilgrim center in the district is located in an island just 5kms from Trichy. Srirangam, surrounded by the waters of the Cauvery on one side and its tributary Kollidam on the other, is a 600 acre island-town enclosed within the seven walls of the gigantic Sri Ranganatha Temple.

There are not less than 22 gopurams, one of which is the tallest in India.

The 72m high 13-tiered Rajagopuram was built in 1987 and dominates the landscape for miles around, while the remaining 21 gopurams were built between the 14th and 17th centuries.

The Palace, Thanjavur

The Palace near the temple is a vast building of masonry built partly by the Nayaks around 1550 AD and Partly by the Marathas. Art Gallery: In the palace there are a number of granite and bronze statues of the Chola Period. Timings 9.00- 13.00 hrs. Wednesday holiday.

Sri. Ramanathaswamy Temple, Rameshwaram

Sri Ramanathaswamy temple which is situated near to the sea on the eastern side of the island is renowned for its magnificient corridors with massive sculptured pollars lining it . The corridor is the longest in the world. It is 197 metres long ( East – West ) and 133 metres wide( South-North ).

The temple has storey tower ( Gopuram ), 38.4 high. The temple as it stands today was built by different rulers at different periods from the 12th century AD . Pooja is being performed to Spadikalingam ( Mani Dharshan ) which was given by the Saint Sankarachrya to this temple, for an hour early morning daily.

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