Agaya Gangai

For the 1982 Indian film, see Agaya Gangai (film).
Agaya Gangai Falls
Coordinates 11°10′N 78°24′E / 11.17°N 78.40°E / 11.17; 78.40Coordinates: 11°10′N 78°24′E / 11.17°N 78.40°E / 11.17; 78.40
Watercourse Aiyaru

Agaya Gangai (Tamil: ஆகாய கங்கை) waterfalls are located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats. Panchanathi, a jungle stream, cascades down as the Agaya Gangai (En:Ganges of Sky), near the Arapaleeswarar temple atop the Kolli Hills in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu.[1] It is a 300 feet (91 m) waterfall of the river Aiyaru situated close to Arapaleeswarar temple. It is located in a valley that is surrounded by mountains on all sides.[2]

The caves of Korakka Siddhar and Kalaanginatha Siddhar are situated near the Agaya Gangai waterfalls inside the forest area.[3]

References

  1. The Hindu dated 03/08/2004
  2. Holidayiq website
  3. http://temple.dinamalar.com/New.php?id=1023 (Tamil)
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