Kanyakumari is famous for its landmarks like Devi Kanyakumari Temple, Vivekananda Rock Memorial, and Thiruvalluvar Statue. And now a new landmark has come up at the entrance of the Kanyakumari Township in the Vivekanandapuram campus of Vivekananda Kendra.
Sri Ramayana Darshanam is situated on 3.6 acres of the complex. The granite statue of Veer Hanuman is established at the entrance of the structure. The magnificent structure occupies two floors of beautiful buildings designed by the famous temple architects of India.
Know the temple timings, other places and activities in Vivekananda Kendra, Sri Ramayana Darshanam timings, and interesting things about this religious heritage and the new beautiful landmark below
Sri Ramayana Darshanam, Bharat Mata Sadanam, and Veera Hanuman complex was inaugurated on the 12th of January 2017, on the sacred birthday of Swami Vivekananda, through video conference. The whole complex project has been got up at an expenditure of Rs. 15 crores.
Ramayana Darshanam
There are a total of 108 panels in the Ramayan Darshan Exhibition Project. Inside Ramayana Darshanam there are 86 paintings of the size 6 x 4 ft, which depict episodes from the Valmiki Ramayana starting from Valmiki’s Tapasya and concluding with Sri Rama Pattabhishekam. These paintings are done in murals or oil paintings.
Sri Ramayana Darshanam Timings
Ramayana Darshanam is held in the morning as well as in the evening. The timings are listed below:
| Ramayana Darshanam | Time |
|---|---|
| Morning | 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM |
| Evening | 04:00 AM to 09:00 PM |
Bharatmata Sadanam
Bharatmata Sadanam is a temple dedicated to Bharat Mata in Vivekandandapuram, Kanyakumari. On Swami Vivekananda’s 150th-year celebration across the country and abroad, the proposal came up of building the temple.
27-feet Granite Statue of Hanuman
The center of attraction of the Ramayan Darshanam Exhibition is the 27-foot-high Hanuman statue. It is made up of black granite, and the cost is Rs. 50 lakhs. It is donated, and the name of the donor and the full cost of the Hanuman statue will be inscribed on a plaque and placed on the base of the statue.
Kanyakumari Tour Package
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Stay in Kanyakumari Near Vivekanandapuram
If you are planning to visit Kanyakumari, Vivekanand Kendra is a must-visit along with all the sightseeing. Book a comfortable stay in Kanyakumari, which is nearer the Vivekanand Kendra, at a budget price.
- Kanyakumari Vivekananda Kendra
- Kanyakumari Bharat Sevashram Sangha
- Kanyakumari Triveni Yatrik Nivas
- Kanyakumari Udupi Sri Palimaru Math
Also, know about Bharat Mata Temple & Ramayan Darshan Kanyakumari in detail for entry fees, visiting time and much more. For the particular timing of Ramayan Darshan Kanyakumari check out this Blog.
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How to Reach Vivekanandapuram, Kanyakumari
By Road
You can drive or take a bus to Kanyakumari from your destination. If you are visiting Kanyakumari via Ramanathapuram, Kizhakari, Sikkal, Tuticorin, Tiruchendur and Koodankula, the routes and the scenery are very beautiful as visitors enjoy driving along coastal roads.
Vivekanandapuram is a requested bus stop for all the buses entering Kanyakumari. Here is the bus timetable to reach Vivekanandapuram
| Kanyakumari to Vivekanandapuram | Vivekanandapuram to Kanyakumari |
|---|---|
| 08.15 A.M. | 08.00 A.M. |
| 09:15 A.M. | 09:00 A.M. (via railway station) |
| 10:15 A.M. | 10:00 A.M. |
| 12:15 P.M. | 12:00 P.M. |
| 03:45 P.M. | 03:30 P.M. |
| 05:15 P.M. | 05:00 P.M. (via railway station) |
| 06:15 P.M. | 06:00 P.M. |
| 07:15 P.M. | 07:00 P.M. |
| 08:15 P.M. | 08:00 P.M. |
By Rail
The Kanyakumari Railway Station is located 1 km from Vivekanandapuram. You can walk or take taxis and local autos, which are available regularly between Kanyakumari and Vivekanandapuram.
By Air
Thiruvananthapuram is the nearest airport to Vivekanandapuram, which is 90 km away from Kanyakumari. You can hire a cab from the airport to reach Vivekanandapuram.
For more details on How to Reach Kanyakumari check out the full detailed Blog from YatraDham.
Other Places to visit in Kanyakumari
- Devi Kanya Kumari Temple
- Vivekananda Rock Memorial
- Kanyakumari Beach
- Gandhi Memorial
- Guganatheshwara Temple
FAQs
They are pictorial presentations of a permanent exhibition at Vivekanandapuram.
The theme is the well-known story of Rama in Valmiki’s Ramayana, transfigured in the poet’s vision.
The Ramayana Darshanam at Vivekananda Kendra in Kanyakumari, Tamil Nadu, is open from 9 AM–12 PM and 4 PM–8 PM.
The Kanyakumari railway station is just 1 km from Vivekanandapuram.
Free bus service is available from Kanyakumari to Vivekanandapuram.