An interesting holiday spot in South India,
Courtallam is famous for its Courtallam Falls in the Western Ghats of
Tamil Nadu in Tirunelveli District. Though the falls are located in Tamil
Nadu, it also shares the boundary of Kollam district of Kerala State.
Also known as Kuttralam Falls, it has gained an extreme popularity, since
the water here is believed to have great curative properties for a number
of skin problems and even nerve disorders, as they run through a forest
of herbs.
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| The town is famous for its pleasant climate
and abundant natural beauty. There are nine places at Courtallam where
the River Chittar cascades over 92 m., at varying volumes. The falls are
at its best during the rainy season (July to late August) and one can
see heavy flow in all the places during this time. There is a parking
fee of 10/- Rs at every waterfall.
The nine waterfalls at Courtallam are - Main Falls (Peraruvi),
Small Falls (Chittaruvi), Chembakadevi (Shenbaga) Falls, Honey Falls (Thenaruvi),
Five Falls (Aintharuvi), Tiger Falls (Puliaruvi), Old
Courtallam Falls (Pazhaya Courtallam), New Falls (Puthu
Aruvi), Fruit Garden Falls or Orchard Falls (Pazhathotta Arvui). Besides
the water falls, the town is famous for its two temples, Thirukuttralanathar
dedicated to Lord Shiva and the another one dedicated to Lord Muruga.
It is refreshing to take a bath in the waters of the falls and there are
facilities for oil massages near the falls as well as in and around the
town. Courtallam is essentially a place for rest and relaxation. But during
season, the place could get crowded and less cleanly.
Main Falls (Peraruvi)
As its name suggests, the Main Falls or Peraruvi is the
most popular and the biggest among the nine falls. Falling from a height
of 60 m, it is located right inside Courtallam town. Here one can find
water not only during the season but also in off season (November to January).
During the peak season, this area becomes too crowded and one might have
to queue up for a bath. Near this fall, is the Thirukootachalanathar
Temple, dedicated to Sri Thirukutralanathar (Shiva) or Thirukootachalapathi
and Kuzhalvaimozhi Amman (Goddess). The temple has inscriptions about
Chola and Pandya Kings. Chitra Sabhai nearby exhibits paintings from
the Puranas and is believed to be one among the five Sabhas where Lord
Nataraja is said to have presented his cosmic dance.
Contact Address :
The Executive Officer
Arulmigu Courtralanathar Swamy Temple,
Courtrallam
Tirunelveli, Tamil Nadu
Phone: 04633-283138. |
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