![]() Location of Agasthiar Falls Agasthiar falls can be placed at a distance of 60 kilometres from the district headquarters of Tirunelveli District in Tamil Nadu. They are popularly known as Courtalam Falls or Papanasam Falls. History of Agasthiar Falls The water of Agasthiar Falls is considered to be pure, by the local people. The legends of Tamil Tholkappiam are connected with these falls. The official language of the state is Tamil language and most of the local Tamilians cannot converse in other languages with the tourists. Papanasam Falls or Agasthiar falls are believed to clean the sins of those who bathe in their holy waters. They are rightfully called Papanasam, which means the destruction of all sins. A 3 kilometres trek down the road, will lead to the Agasthiar falls. Tourism in Agasthiar Falls A famous tiger reserve is located near these falls that can be visited along with the Agasthiar falls. The height of Agasthiar Falls is 120 meters. The shrine of Munivar Agasthiar is located atop the cascade. It is believed that during the holy matrimony of the Hindu God Shiva or Mahadeva and Goddess Parvati, all the Gods and Goddesses from Heaven had gone to the Kailash Parvat, in order to attend the auspicious ceremony. ![]() Visiting Information The best time to visit the Agasthiar Falls is in the morning, at the time of dawn. One can stretch out with the beauty of the hills surrounding Agasthiar falls. However, one needs to be careful of the monkeys inhabiting the area and attacking the tourists occasionally. Agasthiar falls have a stable flow of water all year round; therefore, one need not wait until the monsoons subside, to visit this cascade of Agasthiar. |
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