Kutralam (Courtallam)

This tiny town near Madurai is known for the numerous enormous waterfalls known to come down roaring with such a rush that it looks like a million pearls getting scattered from a string. A lot of people sit under these waterfalls and bathe here, and it is believed that the falls in Courtallam have therapeutic powers. Through the course of the streams, they pass through forests which are rich in medicinal herbs, and believers believe that it is this that enriches the water from the falls giving it therapeutic energies that help in improving health conditions, stress, diseases. Travellers feel much lighter and relieved after taking a bath in these showers.

Some of these falls have temples located close-by which have interesting stories about how they were in the first place. It is said that when Lord Shiva married Parvati, sage Agastya could not see their wedding processions owing to the huge crowd that had gathered to witness the holy matrimony. It is then that he prayed to Lord Shiva to be able to have a glimpse of his almighty. Impressed by his conviction and honesty, Lord Shiva and Parvati are said to have appeared in front of the sage in their wedding attires. This place came to become their home and was later known as Papansanathar, the falls close to the temple is known as the Agasthiyar falls.

Kutrallam being a major tourist destination offers several restaurant and eating joints. However, the town serves predominantly South Indian cuisine. The food is very delicious and spicy and several non-vegetarian delicacies are also famous in the area.
You will also find several tea shops in the town where you can break for a hot tea and coffee.
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Kutrallam is a small town renowned for its beauty and cascading waterfalls. If you are visiting the town for one day, make sure you cover as many waterfalls possible. Begin your day early in the morning with warm breakfast at the hotel. Five fall, Old Falls, Main Falls, Palaruvi Falls, and Small falls are the list of the main waterfalls in the city. Apart from that there is also a temple of Lord Thirukuttralanathar in the area which is not to be missed. However remember that each waterfall opens at 6 in morning and closes by 8 in evening, so plan your trip accordingly. Make sure you capture the true essence of this town and its natural beauty to savor it later.