Thirparappu
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Thirparappu falls is a natural beauty spot that attracts many tourists coming to Kanyakumari District.
Thirparappu Falls is located 42 km from Nagercoil and a distance of 5 km from kulasekaram (Kanyakumari District), and this famous falls in the Kodayar (Kothai River). Children's Swimming Pool & Dressing Room are available at Thirparappu.
The Kodayar makes its descend at Tirparappu and the water fall at this place is about 13 km. from Pechiparai dam.
Thirparappu Waterfalls is 300 feet long and consists of a rocky riverbed. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet and the water flows for about seven months in a year. The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometer upstream where the famous Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields.
On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the water falls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification. The District Administration has recently constructed a swimming pool for children over here which is very popular among the children.
Thiruparrapu is the beautiful water falls that makes up for one of the most beautiful landscapes that you can go and visit. Thiruparrapu Falls is definitely one of these beautiful landscapes that are destined to capture your attention. People visiting the falls can dearly enjoy having a good bath under the water stream. They can spend an excellent time in standing underneath the light thudding water stream. Thiruparrapu falls will be a classy place to plan your trip during the vacation times to Kanyakumari / Trivandrum .
A Mahadever kovil located near this fall, is the third one of the twelve Sivalaya's. The lord after destroying the yagam of dhaxan as virabhadra murthi has taken abode over here. This lord, who is very sweet for the sincere worshippers, is in a fierce form. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the pandiya king dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th Century This is famous for its Kerala Architecture.
And a Cauve Temple near this Temple, is belongs to the age of First Raja Raja Chola 42 k.m. from Nagercoil.
By Rail : Connected with all important cities of the Nation from kanniyakumari and Nagercoil Railway Stations.
By Road : Well connected by Buses from Nagercoil , Marthandam.
Thirparappu Falls is located 42 km from Nagercoil and a distance of 5 km from kulasekaram (Kanyakumari District), and this famous falls in the Kodayar (Kothai River). Children's Swimming Pool & Dressing Room are available at Thirparappu.
The Kodayar makes its descend at Tirparappu and the water fall at this place is about 13 km. from Pechiparai dam.
Thirparappu Waterfalls is 300 feet long and consists of a rocky riverbed. The water falls from a height of nearly 50 feet and the water flows for about seven months in a year. The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometer upstream where the famous Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields.
On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the water falls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification. The District Administration has recently constructed a swimming pool for children over here which is very popular among the children.
Thiruparrapu is the beautiful water falls that makes up for one of the most beautiful landscapes that you can go and visit. Thiruparrapu Falls is definitely one of these beautiful landscapes that are destined to capture your attention. People visiting the falls can dearly enjoy having a good bath under the water stream. They can spend an excellent time in standing underneath the light thudding water stream. Thiruparrapu falls will be a classy place to plan your trip during the vacation times to Kanyakumari / Trivandrum .
A Mahadever kovil located near this fall, is the third one of the twelve Sivalaya's. The lord after destroying the yagam of dhaxan as virabhadra murthi has taken abode over here. This lord, who is very sweet for the sincere worshippers, is in a fierce form. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the pandiya king dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th Century This is famous for its Kerala Architecture.
And a Cauve Temple near this Temple, is belongs to the age of First Raja Raja Chola 42 k.m. from Nagercoil.
How to Reach
By Air : The nearest Airport is at Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala).By Rail : Connected with all important cities of the Nation from kanniyakumari and Nagercoil Railway Stations.
By Road : Well connected by Buses from Nagercoil , Marthandam.