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Located
near
the
shores
of
Kanyakumari,
Mahatma
Gandhi
Memorial
was
built
in
the
honour
of
Mahatma
Gandhi,
the
father
of
our
nation.
Also
known
as
Gandhi
Mandapam,
it
is
an
important
part
for
every
Kanyakumari
tour,
presenting
a
glimpse
into
the
historical
richness
of
India
and
into
life
of
the
great
man
that
India
had
seen.
Mahatma
Gandhi
has
visited
Kanyakumari
twice,
in
the
year
of
1925
and
then
in
1937.
After
his
demise
in
1948,
his
ashes
were
kept
in
12
different
urns
so
as
to
transfer
them
to
different
parts
of
the
country.
One
of
these
urns
was
brought
to
Kanyakumari.
Before
immersions,
it
was
kept
at
the
spot
where
the
memorial
is
built
now
for
public
so
that
they
can
pay
their
last
homage
to
one
of
the
greatest
sons
of
India.
Later
the
ashes
were
immersed
in
the
sea
waters
at
Kanyakumari.
Later
Mahatma
Gandhi
Memorial
or
Gandhi
Mandapam
was
built
at
the
same
place.
The
construction
of
Gandhi
Memorial
was
completed
in
the
year
of
1956.
An
excellent
example
of
modern
architecture,
it
draws
inspirations
from
Orissa
style
of
architecture.
The
central
spire
of
this
mandapam
with
pink
portico
has
a
height
of
79
feet
which
is
symbolic
of
the
age
of
Mahatma
Gandhi
at
the
time
of
his
demise.
The
most
striking
feature
of
Gandhi
Mandapam
is
the
ceiling
of
the
building.
It
has
an
opening
that
has
been
built
in
such
a
way
that
on
every
2nd
October
which
is
the
broth
anniversary
of
Mahatma
Gandhi,
rays
of
Sun
falls
exactly
on
the
spot
where
his
ashes
were
kept.
Another
prominent
feature
of
Gandhi
Memorial
is
the
view
of
the
surrounding
areas
from
the
top
of
the
memorial
that
is
breathtaking.
So
take
your
time
while
visiting
Gandhi
Memorial
and
spend
some
time
watching
the
captivating
view.
There
is
also
a
library
showcasing
books,
magazines,
pamphlets
and
other
kinds
of
literature
from
the
pre
independence
times.
This
library
can
be
visited
on
Friday
and
Saturday
of
every
week.
One
can
also
see
various
photographs
of
Mahatma
Gandhi
and
other
great
personalities
who
have
contributed
greatly
for
India
and
the
world.
In
the
year
of
1978,
Mahatma
Gandhi
Memorial
came
under
the
administrative
control
of
the
Public
Department
of
Tamil
Nadu
Government.As
it
is
located
near
Kanyakumari
Devi
Temple,
one
can
visit
both
the
places
together.
Timings
and
Entry
Fee
of
Gandhi
Memorial,
Kanyakumari
The
opening
timings
of
Gandhi
Memorial
are
from
7
AM
to
7
PM.
There
is
no
entry
fee
for
Mahatma
Gandhi
Memorial.
However,
you
are
required
to
pay
a
minimal
amount
of
Re.1
for
keeping
the
footwear
outside
the
memorial
as
footwear
are
not
allowed
inside
the
memorial.
Reaching
Gandhi
Memorial,
Kanyakumari
Gandhi
Memorial
is
located
at
a
distance
of
1.3
km
from
Kanyakumari
railway
station.
It
is
easily
accessible
by
auto
rickshaws
and
cabs.
Tourists
can
also
walk
up
to
the
memorial.
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