Man bathing in Thiruparappu waterfalls, India

Visitors have a live waterfall bath at the Thiruparappu waterfalls in South India. This man seems to be having a good time, too, in the cold water of the falls... He stands there, all hunched up and looking down so water doesn't get into his mouth and eyes.

Thiruparappu Waterfalls is an excellent tourist spot in Kanyakumari district situated in Nagercoil to Trivandram highway. Thiruparappu falls is situated 35 KMs from Nagercoil and about 15 KMs from Pechiparai Dam. Thiruparappu water falls is also called as "Kumari Kuttalam".

Thirparappu Waterfalls lies close to the village Kulasekaram which was ruled by kings. Thirparappu waterfall starts from the "Kodayar River" and this riverbed is about 300 meters length. The water pours down from the height of nearly 50 feet and water flows this fall about seven months in a year.

Thiruparappu Dam is built on a rocky bed spanning far across the distance covering one fourth of a kilometer in the direction against the water current, and water flows further to paddy fields. There is temple dedicated to Lord Mahadeva near to this fall and there is strong wall surrounded to this temple. There is a small swimming pool constructed for children by Administration.

Thiruparappu water falls is an excellent tourist spot in Kanyakumari district. There are number of public buses are available; also you can reach Thirparappu Waterfalls by auto rickshaws and Taxis from different places.

Source : www.kanyakumariguide.com/thirparappu-waterfalls

Thirparappu Falls is located 40 km. from Nagerkovil, and this famous falls is a feature of the Kothai River. A children's swimming pool and dressing room constructed and maintained by the Special Village Panchayat. A Mahadever kovil located near this fall, is the third one of the twelve Sivalayas. This temple was built around A.D. 9th Century. This is famous for its Kerala Architecture and a Cauve Temple near the Temple belongs to the age of First Raja Raja Chola and falls 42 km from Nagerkoil

Source - www.tn.gov.in/dtp/dtpphoto1/thirparappu.htm

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