The beach at Thengapattanam - Kanyakumari

 

Beach has all we need to live a healthy and happy life. Its magical healing properties have been touching the souls of musicians, philosophers, writers, actors, painters, and artists in general. Beaches are territories of dreams. They are our favorite refuges; they are a protectorate for the soul during spring, summer, autumn, and winter. They shed our tears, and they hear our pain. For surfers, it's the best place to meditate.A day at the beach is never lost time. When the warm grains of sand touch our hearts, we know we're in the right place. Close your eyes, take a deep breath and let the beach invade your body. Beach Rules: Soak up the sun. Ride the waves. Breathe the salty air. Feel the breeze. Build sandcastles. Rest, relax, reflect. Collect seashells.....

Our exploration started with a search for the foot prints of the Dutch on the Indian soil. Attingal Queen got the right to rule this area in 1700 AD. During the middle of the 17th century, the naval forces headed by Nicolwar besieged the town and gained control of it. In 1694, the forces of the Attingal Queen fought the Dutch, chased them out and regained its control.

The Dutch again attacked Thengapattanam during the time of the famous battle of Colachel where it is believed that some 80 Muslims in the teritory lost their lives. The 'Kuntadipattan Paarai' which came under the attack of Dutch Cannons stand out to be a 'living memorial' today. Next, we visited the Malik Ibn Dinar Mosque. It is believed that Cheraman Perumal, one of the rulers of the Chera Dynasty got influenced by the teachings of the Islamic prophet Muhammad and went to meet him. On his return, he died at a place called Salala, in Oman. Prior to his death, he wrote letters to his Kingdom to accept Islam and follow the teachings of Malik Ibn Dinar, one of the first known Muslims to have come to India to propagate Islam. He constructed several Mosques in the Kingdom and this is one among them.

 

 Thengapattanam 'Pozhi' is a place where the Thamiraparani river merges with the Arabian sea. The beach at Thengapattanam is a star attraction to the tourists. The breath taking sunset and the cool refreshing wind from the Arabian sea gives a soothing experience.

A fine picnic spot and beach. No much tourist here. The place is calm and superb. You can see the river merging with the sea.If you are in morning time then do not miss to go to sunrise which is very much natural and romantic.

Location - Nagarcovil>Marthandam>Thengapattanam