Thamirabarani River

Tamirabharani River Latest News

Recently, the Madurai Bench of the Madras High Court has declared Tamil Nadu’s Tamirabharani (Porunai) river a deity and granted it legal personhood to curb pollution. 

About Tamirabharani River

• It is a perennial river of southern India flowing entirely within Tamil Nadu.
• Origin: It originates from the Agastyarkoodam peak of Pothigai hills of the Western Ghats.
• Course: It flows initially northward and later turns eastward, passing through Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts of the Tamil Nadu state.
• It drains into the Gulf of Mannar.
• It is fed by both southwest and northeast monsoons.
• Tributaries: Major tributaries include Servalar, Manimuthar, Gadananathi, Pachaiyar, Chittar, Ramanathi and Koraiyar, all originating from forested Western Ghats.
• Waterfalls and Reservoirs: The river forms Paanatheertham waterfalls of about 40 metres near Karaiyar reservoir and Kalyanatheertham and Agasthiar falls near Papanasam.
• Major Dams:  Key dams on this river include Karaiyar Dam, Manimuthar Dam, Gadananathi Dam and Ramanathi Dam.

Source: DTE

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