Kalingarayan Anicut, Erode — Attraction in Tamil Nadu

The Kalingarayan channel in Erode Taluk is one of the oldest channels of the Bhavani River and it takes off from the right side of the Kalingarayan Anicut. The Kalingarayan Anicut is also the oldest Anicut constructed across the river Bhavani just above its confluence with river Cauvery near Bhavani town in 1285 AD ago in the pre-British era by one Kalingarayan Gounder a native chief. This is the second and the last Anicut across the river Bhavani below the Bhavanisagar Reservoir. Public is not allowed to enter the dam on other days except Kaanum Pongal and Kalingarayan Day.

The Kalingarayan Anicut consists of three parts Main Anicut, Central Anicut and Murian Anicut.

Kalingarayan, king of Poondurai Nadu, had built a barrage across River Bhavani, believed to be one of the oldest water diversion projects in the world. Water is branched out from the river into a canal that runs 91.10-km to join River...

Effortlessly tops the charts for the most beautiful place. The water flow is really goodd, but its the besttt in the rainy season. Sunsets while floating in this waters are an experience straight out of heaven. The local people have started offering parisal rides with a very reasonable prices recently. A few of the refreshment stalls have also been made, selling fresh cut fruits, cocunut water, chips and local produces. A few of the steps are quite slippery, so have unlimited fun...

A small check dam constructed across the River Bhavani, just before it confluences with its parent River Kaveri. The dam also gives birth to Kalingarayan Canal, that flows alongside Kaveri and provides irrigation water to the fields in the districts of Erode, Karur and Trichy. The place is safe for bathing and kids will have a good time here under careful supervision of elders. A good place to have one day picnic with friends and family. Water lovers could...