Kanyakumari draws Diwali holiday crowds, with 27,000 visiting the glass bridge
What happened
Tamil Nadu news outlets report a large influx of tourists to Kanyakumari during the Diwali holidays. Maalai Malar's headline says 27,000 people visited the Kanyakumari glass bridge by boat.
When it started
The reports cover the Diwali holiday period. The exact dates are not given in the headlines, and the DinaMani article is linked under a November 9 date.
How it spread
According to the headlines, tourists gathered at the Kanyakumari coastal area during the holiday. Thanthi TV also reported that the sun broke through the clouds on Diwali day. The reports do not give visitor counts beyond the 27,000 glass-bridge figure.
Why it matters
The Diwali holiday is a major travel period in Tamil Nadu, and Kanyakumari is a popular destination. The articles describe the crowds and the weather as the holiday drew visitors.