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Agasthiyar
temple adjoining the falls named Agasthiyar falls is located half way to
Panatheertham, which is at a distance of 4-km from Papanasam Shiva temple.
One can reach the Agasthiyar falls and temple by trekking a distance of
3-km. Regular buses are available to these temples.
Legend
L egend has it, that it was close to the Papanasam falls on the banks of
the Thamirabarani river that Shiva and Parvati appeared before Agasthiya,
the falls came to be known as the Agasthiyar falls. To commemorate the
visit of the divine couple, the Agasthya temple was built there.
Nearby Attraction
Papanasam is a nearby village, where the river Thamirabarani flowing from
the Western Ghats reaches its plains and drops to form a small waterfall.
It is believed that people who bathe in this waterfall are relieved of all
sins as "Papanasam", which means absolution of sins. The Shiva
temple here is also very famous.
Apart from Papanasam, Tenkasi, Srivaikuntam, Manappad Church,
Krishnapuram are the other nearby places of tourist interest.
Air: The nearest airport is at
Madurai, 151-km away.
Rail: The nearest convenient railway station is at
Tirunelveli, which is an important railway
junction on the Southern Railway and is connected to al
l
the major cities of
South
India .
Road: Tirunelveli is well connected by road with the important
towns and cities within and beyond the state. Regular buses are available
from Tirunelveli and the neighbouring towns
to the temple.
Accommodation is available at the moderate class hotels, cottages and lodges in Tirunelveli.