Tamil Nadu

Take a deep dive into mythology at magnificent Agasthiyar Falls

Agasthiyar Falls (also called Papanasam Falls) is located close to Papanasam in Tirunelveli district. As per Hindu mythology, during the wedding of Shiva and Parvathi, there was a heavy crowd at Kailash, the abode of Shiva. Sage Agasthya could not view the event and prayed to Shiva at this place to get him a view of the event.

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Pleased by his devotion, Shiva along with Parvathi appeared to the sage and his wife Lopamudra in marriage attire. Shiva made the place his abode and came to be called Papansanathar and the falls nearby the temple got the name of Agasthiyar as Agasthiyar Falls. Thamirabarani River reaches its descent in flat land at this place. As per another legend, sage Urosamar floated a set of flowers in the river and the first flower reached the shore at this place. The sage established a temple for Papanasanathar and worshipped the deity here.


The Papanasam Falls, with a drop of 120 meters, is highly revered by the locals for their immense beauty and religious significance. It is believed that a dip in its waters can absolve one of all their sins. That’s how it got the name Papanasam Falls (Papanasam in Tamil means removal of all sins). It is also said that these waterfalls possess unique herbal and medicinal properties.The scenery surrounding the waterfalls is marked by lush greenery and colossal boulder rocks. A visit to the falls is completely worth your time. If you are lucky, you could also spot a panther or a tiger in the forest along with other animals.

Fact File

Agasthiyar Falls

Location: Tirunelveli district in Tamil Nadu

Distance from Chennai: 670 km km

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