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[[File:Thirparappuwaterfalls.JPG|right|200px|Thirparappu waterfalls]]


'''Thirparappu''' is a town located in the [[Kanyakumari District]] in the [[India]]n state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It is a popular tourist destination. It is located {{convert|5.9|km|mi|abbr=on}} from the nearby town [[Arumanai]] , {{convert|6.9|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Kulasekaram]] , {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Nagercoil]], headquarters of the [[Kanyakumari District]], and {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Thiruvananthapuram]], the capital of the Indian state of [[Kerala]]. It is famous for its falls on the Kodayar (Kothai) River and the Pechiparai Dam, located {{convert|13|km|mi|abbr=on}} away.
==History==
'''Thirparappu'''(Thriparappu) is famous for its waterfalls and is located in [[Kanyakumari District]] of [[Tamil Nadu]] in the southern part of [[India]].
Thirparappu (Thriparappu) Falls is located {{convert|42|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Nagercoil]] (headquarters of [[Kanyakumari District]]), {{convert|55|km|mi|abbr=on}} from [[Thiruvananthapuram]] (capital of Kerala) and a distance of {{convert|5|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Kulasekaram (nearest town panchayat). This famous falls is in the Kodayar (Kothai River). The Kodayar makes its descend at Thirparappu and the water fall at this place is about {{convert|13|km|mi|abbr=on}} from Pechiparai dam.


==Geography==
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Thirparappu waterfalls is {{convert|300|ft|m|abbr=on}} feet long and consists of a rocky riverbed. The water falls from a height of nearly {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The waterfall has flows with great force for around seven months in the whole year.The whole bed above the falls is one rocky mass which extends up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometer upstream where the famous Thirparappu weir has been constructed for supplying water to the paddy fields. This irrigation facitlity is extremely useful here and it is fascinating to see the process of irrigation from the dam to the fields.
===Tirparappu falls===
{{main|Tirparappu Waterfalls}}
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Tirparappu Waterfalls are a {{convert|300|ft|m|abbr=on}} long rocky riverbed, at a height of nearly {{convert|50|ft|m|abbr=on}}. The waterfall flows with great force for around seven months. The bed above the falls is a rocky mass extending up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometre upstream, with a [[weir]] constructed for supplying water to nearby paddy fields.


On either side of the river, on the left bank of the river in between the water falls and the weir, there is a temple dedicated to Siva enclosed by strong fortification. Called '''Mahadever Kovil''' it is the third one of the twelve Sivalaya's. It is said that Lord Shiva lives here as Virabhadra which is a fierce form of this Indian God.There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya King dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th Century.
Near the falls is a fortified temple dedicated to [[Shiva]], called the ''Mahadever Kovil''. It is third of the twelve ''Shivalayas'', famous for the ''Shivalaya Ottam'' during the Indian festival of [[Shivaratri]]. Devotees believe Mahadev lives here as ''Virabhadra'', a fierce incarnation of Shiva to kill Daksha Prajapati, after the death Satidevi. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya King dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th century.{{Citation needed|date=April 2022}}


==Demographics==
==Demographics==
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu (Thriparappu), 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.
{{As of|2001}} India [[census]],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20040616075334/http://www.censusindia.net/results/town.php?stad=A&state5=999|archivedate=2004-06-16|title= Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)|accessdate=2008-11-01|publisher= Census Commission of India}}</ref> Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

==How to Reach==
By Air : The nearest Airport is at Trivandrum (Kerala).

By Rail : The nearest railway station is Marthandam.

By Road : You get buses from Kulasekharam, Nagercoil, Marthandam.

==Route==
Marthandam-Kulasekharam-Thirparappu|
Kuzhithura-Kaliyal-Thirparappu


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}
1. http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/sptthirparappu.htm
* http://www.shaivam.org/siddhanta/sptthirparappu.htm
2. http://www.tn.gov.in/district_statistics.html Government of Tamil Nadu - District Statistics
* http://www.tn.gov.in/district_statistics.html Government of Tamil Nadu - District Statistics

==External links==


[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district]]
[[Category:Cities and towns in Kanyakumari district]]
[[Category:Waterfalls of Tamil Nadu]]
[[Category:Hindu temples in Kanyakumari district]]

Latest revision as of 11:43, 29 October 2023

Thirparappu
Thirparappu is located in Tamil Nadu
Thirparappu
Thirparappu
Location in Tamil Nadu, India
Coordinates: 8°23′28″N 77°15′34″E / 8.39111°N 77.25944°E / 8.39111; 77.25944
Country India
StateTamil Nadu
DistrictKanyakumari
Population
 (2001)
 • Total21,722
Languages
 • OfficialTamil
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)

Thirparappu is a town located in the Kanyakumari District in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is a popular tourist destination. It is located 5.9 km (3.7 mi) from the nearby town Arumanai , 6.9 km (4.3 mi) from Kulasekaram , 42 km (26 mi) from Nagercoil, headquarters of the Kanyakumari District, and 55 km (34 mi) from Thiruvananthapuram, the capital of the Indian state of Kerala. It is famous for its falls on the Kodayar (Kothai) River and the Pechiparai Dam, located 13 km (8.1 mi) away.

Geography[edit]

Tirparappu falls[edit]

Main article: Tirparappu Waterfalls

Tirparappu Waterfalls are a 300 ft (91 m) long rocky riverbed, at a height of nearly 50 ft (15 m). The waterfall flows with great force for around seven months. The bed above the falls is a rocky mass extending up to a distance of about quarter of a kilometre upstream, with a weir constructed for supplying water to nearby paddy fields.

Near the falls is a fortified temple dedicated to Shiva, called the Mahadever Kovil. It is third of the twelve Shivalayas, famous for the Shivalaya Ottam during the Indian festival of Shivaratri. Devotees believe Mahadev lives here as Virabhadra, a fierce incarnation of Shiva to kill Daksha Prajapati, after the death Satidevi. There are many old inscriptions in this temple including the one of the Pandiya King dated ninth century. This temple is built around A.D. 9th century.[citation needed]

Demographics[edit]

As of 2001 India census,[1] Thirparappu (Thriparappu) had a population of 21,722. Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%. Thirparappu (Thriparappu) has an average literacy rate of 75%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 78%, and female literacy is 72%. In Thirparappu, 10% of the population is under 6 years of age.

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Census of India 2001: Data from the 2001 Census, including cities, villages and towns (Provisional)". Census Commission of India. Archived from the original on 16 June 2004. Retrieved 1 November 2008.
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