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{{for| the town in Thanjavur district with the same name |Papanasam}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=July 2018}}
{{Use Indian English|date=July 2018}}
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'''Papanasam''' also spelt as '''Pavanasam''' is a famous picnic spot in [[Tirunelveli district]] in the Indian state of [[Tamil Nadu]]. It falls under the [[Ambasamudram]] [[Taluk]]. It is situated {{Convert|60|km|mi}} from Tirunelveli. The site features tourist attractions like [[Thamirabarani River]], [[Agasthiyar Falls]], Siva Temple, and [[Papanasam dam]] and hydroelectric power plant.

== Neighbouring towns==
[[Vikramasingapuram]] and Ambasamudram are the nearby towns. It falls under Tirunelveli District.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

== Geography ==
It is situated at the bank of Thamirabarani river. It is called Thamirabarani since copper ({{Lang|ta|thamiram}} in [[Tamil language|Tamil]]) content in the water is high.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

==Climate==
{{Weather box|width=auto
| metric first = yes
| single line = yes
| location = Papanasam
| temperature colour = pastel
| Jan high C = 30
| Feb high C = 31.5
| Mar high C = 33.2
| Apr high C = 33.5
| May high C = 33.7
| Jun high C = 32.2
| Jul high C = 31.3
| Aug high C = 31.7
| Sep high C = 32.1
| Oct high C = 31.2
| Nov high C = 29.6
| Dec high C = 29.4
| Jan mean C = 26.1
| Feb mean C = 27.1
| Mar mean C = 28.6
| Apr mean C = 29.4
| May mean C = 29.8
| Jun mean C = 28.7
| Jul mean C = 28
| Aug mean C = 28.2
| Sep mean C = 28.3
| Oct mean C = 27.7
| Nov mean C = 26.4
| Dec mean C = 25.9
| Jan low C = 22.2
| Feb low C = 22.7
| Mar low C = 24.4
| Apr low C = 25.4
| May low C = 26
| Jun low C = 25.2
| Jul low C = 24.8
| Aug low C = 24.8
| Sep low C = 24.6
| Oct low C = 24.2
| Nov low C = 23.3
| Dec low C = 22.4
| precipitation colour = green
| Jan precipitation mm = 37
| Feb precipitation mm = 30
| Mar precipitation mm = 49
| Apr precipitation mm = 88
| May precipitation mm = 82
| Jun precipitation mm = 101
| Jul precipitation mm = 79
| Aug precipitation mm = 47
| Sep precipitation mm = 63
| Oct precipitation mm = 202
| Nov precipitation mm = 204
| Dec precipitation mm = 93
| source 1 = ''Climate-Data.org'' (altitude: 76m)<ref name="Climate-Data.org 76m">{{Cite web |url=http://en.climate-data.org/location/498404/ |title=Climate: Papanasam (altitude: 76m) - Climate graph, Temperature graph, Climate table |publisher=Climate-Data.org |accessdate=2013-12-29 }}</ref>

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== Occupation ==
The town is surrounded by green [[paddy fields]]. It is well known for Madura coats, a fabric production company. This town is also well known for its schools. There are about 108 herbs available in the Papanasam hill area which are not found in other part of the world.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

== Tourist attractions ==

Manjolai Hills

Located between elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the [[Western Ghats]] within the [[Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve|Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve]] in the Tirunelveli District. Located on top of the Manimuthar dam and the Manimuthar waterfalls, the Manjolai area comprises tea plantations, small settlements around the tea plantations, upper Kodaiyar dam and a windy viewpoint called Kuthiravetti.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

The tea plantations and the whole of Manjolai Estates are tea operated by the [[Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation]] Ltd on forest lands leased by the government of Tamil Nadu. There are three tea estates within the Manjolai area—Manjolai Estate, Manimutharu Estate and Oothu Estate. The estates are located on elevations ranging between 2,300 ft. to 4,200 ft. The estates, road and the settlements in the Manjolai area are managed by the Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

* Papanasam River (2 km from Vikramasingapuram)
* Agasthiar Falls
* Vaana Theertham Falls
* [[Papanasam dam]]
* Papanasam (upper) Kaarayaar dam
* Servalar dam
* Manimutthaar dam
* ThaiCines—The district's largest movie hall, capable of 1,830 viewers ({{Lang|ta|thaai}} means 'mother')
*Kalakkad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve <ref>[http://www.nellai.tn.nic.in/tourism.html Tourism information from Nellai website]</ref>
[[File:Karayar Dam.JPG|thumb|Long view of Karayar Dam, Papanasam, Tirunelveli]]

== Tourism ==

The [[Papanasanathar Temple]] lies on the banks of Thambaraparani river where the main deity is Lord Shiva in the name of Papanasar (destroyer of sins, {{Lang|ta|பாவங்களை அழிக்கும் இடம்}}). The name of the goddess is Lord Loganayaki, who is also known as Ulagambigai.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

The Maha Puskaram Festival which occurs once every 144 years, was inaugurated by the Tamil Nadu governor on 10 October 2018 by taking a holy bath in the Tamiraparani river, opposite the Sivan Temple, and continued until 21 October 2018.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

== College ==
Thiruvalluvar arts college is famous in this area.{{cn|date=November 2022}}

== Gallery==
<gallery>
File:Agasthiar falls kalyani theertham.jpg|Agasthiar falls (Kalyani theertham)
File:Vaana Theertham.jpg|Vaana theertham falls (which flows into the Karayar dam)
File:Vanatheertham falls 2007.jpg|Papanasam temple (November 2007)
File:Vanatheertham falls on Thamraparni River.jpg|Vaana theertham falls (November 2007)
</gallery>

==References==
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[[File:Banatheertham falls, thamirabarani river, papanasm tirunelveli..JPG|thumb|Banatheertham falls, Karayar dam, Papanasam Tirunelveli.]]

https://www.maalaimalar.com/News/TopNews/2018/10/11100602/1206850/Thamirabarani-Maha-Pushkaram-begins-in-Tirunelveli.vpf

[[Category:Cities and towns in Tirunelveli district]]

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