The Kasi Of The South: Tenkasi In Tamil Nadu!

Kasi Of The South: Tenkasi In Tamil Nadu!

The Chittar River flows through this picture-perfect spot near the Western Ghats, so it's no surprise that many people come here to take vacations.

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Kutralam Falls / Courtallam Falls

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Kasi Viswanathar Temple / Ulagamman

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Sundarapandiapuram

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Sivasailam Temple

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Thirumalai Kovil

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Pazhaya Courtallaruvi / Old Courtallam

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Five Falls / Aintharuvi

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Kutralanathar Temple

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