Hands of Hope: Remembering the 2004 Tsunami

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At the edge of South India, there is a monument to the resilience of the human spirit , the Tsunami Memorial Park in Kanyakumari. It is dedicated to the victims of the devastating 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami.

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Structure designed by B. Kanagaraj Cangan

The centerpiece of the park is a 16-foot-tall steel monument, it has two hands reaching out in a gesture of both protection and hope. One hand shields against the force of nature, while the other holds a lamp.

The park is a reminder of the power of nature, and a place where visitors can pay their respects to the thousands of people who lost their lives in the tragic events of 2004.

  • The Park is open 24 hours.
  • There is no entrance fee to the park.
  • Photography is allowed at the park.
  • The park is located about 450 meters from Vivekananda Rock ferry
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@SarathUpendran, I like the powerful message of the monument, I see “One hand offers Protection, while the other hand shows Hope”

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It is @PrasadVR,. :wink::smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

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Es sind so unvergessliche schreckliche Bilder, dieser Tsunami @SarathUpendran :pray::heart:

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Right @Annaelisa . The devastation of the tsunami was truly horrific. Like Nelson Mandela said - ‘It always seems impossible until it’s done’. We rebuild and we move on.

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It is a small monument but the impact of this tragic event was huge.
Nice photos of the structure and the park @SarathUpendran

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