Sivakasi - Ayyanar Falls | Tamilnadu Tourism Places

 


Ayyanar Falls are located 10 km (6.2 mi) west of Rajapalayam, city and municipality in Virudhunagar District in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu. It is situated in the Western Ghats, which gets its water source mainly during the North East monsoon rain. The water from the falls is mainly used for drinking purposes by the people living in Rajapalayam.

The water of the course is accepted to be exceptionally unadulterated and consequently utilized by the close-by towns for drinking reason. These waters are additionally utilized for water system in the encompassing zones, by the nearby agriculturists. The region close to the Ayyanar falls is perfect for forest mountain moving for the visitors.

The falls is one of the main attractions of Rajapalayam, and is a famous tourist spot for the people living in East part of Virudhunagar District, especially Srivilliputtur and Sivakasi. It provides good opportunity for woodland mountain climbing. A dam is situated on the way to Ayyanar Falls which provides water for the whole city.

Neer Katha Aiyyanar Temple

The [Neer Katha Ayyanar Temple] is the main reason for the name "Ayyanar Falls". Graceful Neer Katha Ayyanar temple is situated at the foothills of Western Ghats where two rivers, Palaru and Neeraru meet.It is more than 500 years old. Devotees approach Ayyanar for solutions for various problems in their families. Realizing their expectations, devotees perform abishek to Ayyanar, feed the poor and contribute what they could to the temple.

Tourism

The nearest airport to the Ayyanar falls is at Madurai. Ayyanar falls are among many cascades that grace the southern part of the state of Tamil Nadu. Apart from the Ayyanar falls, other tourist destinations around the area are Ayyanar Kovil, a dam near the falls, Srivilliputtur, Ayyanar Koil Forest area, Sri Vallakattu Karuppasamy Kovil, Sanjeevi Hills and Shenbagathoppu Grizzled Squirrel Wildlife Sanctuary.Tourism is the main source of livelihood for the people residing in the neighboring villages of the Ayyanar falls.



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