Mayil Uthu Waterfalls, Ladapuram, Perambalur

Mayil Uthu Waterfalls, Ladapuram, Perambalur

Mayil Uthu Falls is located in Perambalur District of the south Indian state of Tamilnadu. It is located in picturesque Pachaimalai Hills. These falls enhance the beauty of the Eastern Ghats in the state. Mayil Uthu Falls is in close proximity to Ladapuram Village. These falls form a part of the three waterfalls of the Pachai Malai Hills i.e. Mangalam Aruvi, Mayil Uthu Falls and Koraiyar Falls. Several tribes are seen dwelling in the vicinity of these hills. Amongst them, popular ones are the Malayalis, who sell their surplus agriculture produce in the townships.

The Mayil Oothu Falls will be getting a lot of water during monsoon showers. Though the falls remains dry for the major part of the year, a sharp spell of rain is sufficient to rejuvenate it and attract tourists for a couple of months from late October or early November. Although a person can drive up to a hamlet in the vicinity of the hills, he has to trek for some distance along a narrow path.

Ladapuram has 2 main falls one is mayilootru and another one is yanaikatti falls. In local language mayil means peacock it has this name because rock looks like peacock from where the water is falling.  Same applies for Yanaikatti falls, Yanai means Elephant in Tamil. It has this name because rock looks like elephant from where the water is falling.

This Falls is ideal to visit during rainy season to enjoy the beauty of the falls to its extensiveness. The approach path to this fall is a craggy hill path and hence appropriate means of transport is essential to reach the falls. This place can be reached by trekking. The forest that surrounds this fall is home to numerous plants and animals so it would be a great place to visit for the wildlife enthusiasts. The volume of water will be great during the monsoons.

Dressing Restrictions: There aren’t any specific dressing restrictions and you may choose to wear clothes as per your convenience. It may also depend on the season of your visit.

Best time to Visit: The Best time to visit the falls would be between the months of September to May. The falls are at its best during the rainy season.

Visiting Timings: The timings to visit this fall are between 10 am to 6 pm. However, there are no specific time restrictions and you may visit it as per your convenience.

Entry Fee: There is no entry fee to visit this place.

Restrictions: There aren’t any restrictions on things you can take. You may carry food and water as per your requirement. It is advisable to carry fewer luggages as you may not find a suitable place to keep them.

Suggestions: These falls are a great place for hiking and trekking, so if you are in search of a good adventure, this is a great place to be. It is also a great place for photography.

Connectivity

Mayil Uthu Waterfalls is located at about 5 Kms from Ladapuram, 7 Kms from Ladapuram Road Bus Stop, 18 Kms from Esanai, 23 Kms from Perambalur, 32 Kms from Thuraiyur, 56 Kms from Ariyalur Railway Station, 69 Kms from Pachaimalai and 75 Kms from Trichy Airport.

Location

Nandikeswarar Temple, Thenur, Perambalur

Nandikeswarar Temple, Thenur, Perambalur

Nandikeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Thenur Village in Alathur Taluk in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Nandikeswarar and Mother is called as Mahasampath Gowri. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The place was also called as Madhuvapuri.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/nandikeswarar-temple-thenur-legends.html

History

The Temple was believed to be built during Later Cholas. The Temple was extensively renovated by Thuraiyur Jamin.

The Temple

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2020/04/nandikeswarar-temple-thenur-temple.html

Temple Opening Time

The temple remains open from 05.00 AM to 08.00 AM and from 05.00 PM to 08.00 PM.

Festivals

Shivarathri and Masi Magam are the festivals celebrated in this Temple with much fanfare.

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Appar and Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 6^th Thirumurai in 41^st Patikam in 9^th Song by Appar and 1^st Thirumurai in 61^st Patikam in 9^th Song by Sambandar.

Appar:

தந்தைதா யில்லாதாய் நீயே யென்றும்

தலையார் கயிலாயன் நீயே யென்றும்

எந்தாயெம் பிரானானாய் நீயே யென்றும்

ஏகம்பத் தென்னீசன் நீயே யென்றும்

முந்திய முக்கணாய் நீயே யென்றும்

மூவலூர் மேவினாய் நீயே யென்றும்

சிந்தையாய்த் தேனூராய் நீயே யென்றும்

நின்ற நெய்த் தானாவென் நெஞ்சு ளாயே

Sambandar:

ஆனூரா வுழிதருவான்

அன்றிருவர் தேர்ந்துணரா

வானூரான் வையகத்தான்

வாழ்த்துவார் மனத்துளான்

தேனூரான் செங்காட்டாங்

குடியான்சிற் றம்பலத்தான்

கானூரான் கழுமலத்தான்

கணபதீச் சரத்தானே

Prayers

People pray to Lord and Mother to get rid of severe stomach pain, Rheumatism and bowel syndrome.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 11 Kms from Thirupattur, 15 Kms from Siruganur, 19 Kms from Thiruvellarai, 22 Kms from Thuraiyur, 25 Kms from Siruvachur, 27 Kms from Pichandarkovil Railway Station, 33 Kms from Perambalur and 45 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Mannachanallur to T. Kalathur via Edumalai.

Location

Marudhanandheeswar Temple, Pennakonam, Perambalur

Marudhanandheeswar Temple, Pennakonam, Perambalur

Marudhanandheeswar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located in Pennakonam Village in Kunnam Taluk in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu. The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is situated on the southern banks of the Vellar River.  

Literary Mention

The Temple is considered as Thevara Vaippu Sthalam as Devaram hymns sung by Thirugnana Sambandar had a mention about this Temple. The Temple is mentioned in 2^nd Thirumurai in 39^th Patikam in 2^nd Song.

அண்ணாமலை ஈங்கோயும் அத்தி முத்தாறு

அகலா முதுகுன்றம் கொடுங்குன்றமும்

கண் ஆர் கழுக்குன்றம் கயிலை கோணம்

பயில் கற்குடி காளத்தி வாட்போக்கியும்

பண் ஆர் மொழி மங்கை ஓர் பங்கு உடையான்

பரங்குன்றம் பருப்பதம் பேணி நின்றே

எண்ணாய் இரவும் பகலும்

இடும்பைக்கடல் நீந்தலாம் காரணமே.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 4 Kms from Thirumandurai, 5 Kms from Tholudur Toll Plaza Bus Stop, 6 Kms from Tholudur, 13 Kms from Thittagudi, 28 Kms from Pennadam Railway Station, 28 Kms from Sendurai Railway Station, 30 Kms from Perambalur and 91 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated at about 5 Kms eastward diversion from the National Highway at Tholudur.

Location

Visvakudi Dam, Visvakudi, Perambalur

Visvakudi Dam, Visvakudi, Perambalur

Visvakudi Dam is located in Visvakudi Village near Veppanthattai in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu. Visvakudi Dam is constructed across Kallar Odai Rivulet. The Dam is nestled between Vayalar hills and Semmalai. The reservoir can hold 30.67 million cubic feet of water. The dam is 615 metres long. There are two sluices and radial shutters were fixed on the two sluices.

Visvakudi Dam is located at about 3 Kms from Visvakudi, 9 Kms from Veppanthattai Bus Stop, 11 Kms from Esanai, 11 Kms from Vengalam, 19 Kms from Perambalur, 26 Kms from Valikandapuram, 30 Kms from Siruvachur, 48 Kms from Ariyalur Railway Station, 81 Kms from Trichy and 86 Kms from Trichy Airport.

Location

Valeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram, Perambalur

Valeeswarar Temple, Valikandapuram, Perambalur

Valeeswarar Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva located at Valikandapuram near Perambalur Town in Perambalur District of Tamil Nadu. Presiding Deity is called as Vaaleeswarar / Brahmapureeswarar and Mother is called as Valambigai / Bhrihannayaki. The Temple is situated on eastern banks of Koneri River. Arunagirinathar (15th century CE) has sung the praise of Lord Muruga of this Temple in his Thirupugazh Hymns.

Legends

For brief details, please refer below link;

https://tamilnadu-favtourism.blogspot.com/2019/02/valeeswarar-temple-valikandapuram-legends.html

History

Valikandapuram is an important city in the Chola Kingdom. The temple was built by the Cholas before the construction of Tanjore Brihadeeswarar Temple popular known as Thanjai Periya Kovil. The Temple has about 130 stone inscriptions including ones from the Chola period relating to Aditya Chola I, Parantaka Chola and Rajaraja Chola. Krishnadevaraya has contributed to the development of this temple.

Imperial Cholas allowed the popular merchant guilds to have their small band of army. Some of the famous trade guilds operated in medieval Southern India such as the Manigramam, Gatrigas, Nakaras, Mummuridandas, Ayyavole-500, Settis, Birudas, Settiguttas, Ubhayananadesigal, Biravaniges, etc. Valikandapuram is considered to be the birth place of Manigramam. Lot of inscriptions in this temple refers to donation of lamps to this Temple by this merchant guild. Hence this village would have been a busiest place in ancient trade.

The Temple

The Temple is having an imposing sever tiered Rajagopuram. Rajagopuram has stucco images of Europeans. Presiding Deity is called as Vaaleeswarar. He is called by this name during Kulothunga III period also. An inscription belongs to Kulothunga III attests this information. He is also called as Brahmapureeswarar. The Temple is abundant with Chola Era Inscriptions and intricate sculptures. He is housed in the sanctum in the form of Lingam. He is facing east.

There is a Lord Murugan idol in the precinct surrounding the sanctum. He is around 9 feet tall facing North. There is a Sahasra Linga opposite to the Murugan Idol. Mother is called as Valambigai / Bhrihannayaki. She is housed in a separate shrine. Her shrine is situated on the right side immediately after the Rajagopuram. Her shrine is facing south. Some dilapidated idols are kept in an open area opposite to Mother Shrine. This Temple got destructed by Nawabs during 18^th Century. These idols might be result of this destruction.

There are three Nandhis namely Bala Nandhi, Vaaliba Nandhi and Yavana Nandhi located in series facing the Sanctum. Bhairavar with Naga around his waist in standing posture facing west can be seen in the Mahamandapam. Dwalabalagars can be seen at the entrance of Artha Mandapam. Shrine of Kalyana Vinayagar is located at the right side on entering Artha Mandapam. Sanctum is located after crossing Bala Nandhi.

Kuthirai Mandapam of this temple is of great beauty. It is also called as Natarajar Mandapam as it houses the Nataraja Idol. Also, it houses various pillars depicting dance postures, Yali and Horsemen riding horses. It was built during Krishna Devaraya Period. Similar type of Mandapams can be seen in Srirangam, Thiruvannamalai, Kanchipuram, Vellore and Chidambaram Temples. Bala Ganapathy is housed in a small stone mandapam located opposite to Rajagopuram and to the south of Natarajar Mandapam.

Saravana Theertham is located inside the temple premises on the right-hand side immediately after Rajagopuram. Theppam Festival is celebrated annually in this Theertham during olden days. A sculpture depicting Vaali worshipping Shiva can be seen in the Pillars located near the Theertham. Legend of Vaali has been depicted in the Pillars of the Temple. Koneri River flowing nearby is also considered as Theertham associated with this Temple.

Temple Opening Time

The Temple remains open from 06.30 AM to 11.00 AM and 04.30 PM to 07.00 PM.

Festivals

Adi Kirthikai and Tirukarthikai are celebrated grandly for Lord Murugan of this Temple. All Shiva related festivals are celebrated here. Monthly Pradoshams are observed here with reverence.

Singers

Arunagirinathar (15th century CE) has sung the praise of Lord Muruga of this Temple in his Thirupugazh Hymns.

Connectivity

The Temple is located at about 1 Km from Valikandapuram Bus Stop, 7 Kms from Ranjankudi, 11 Kms from Perambalur Bus Stand, 13 Kms from Perambalur, 17 Kms from Siruvachur, 18 Kms from Tholudur, 39 Kms from Ariyalur Railway Station and 72 Kms from Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Trichy Chennai National Highway between Perambalur and Thozhudur.

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