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'''Agaya Gangai''' ([[English language|English]]: [[Ganges]] of sky) is a [[waterfall]] located in [[Kolli Hills]] of the [[Eastern Ghats]], in [[Namakkal district]], [[Tamil Nadu]], [[India]]. It falls from a height of {{convert|300|ft}} and is formed by the [[Aiyaru river]].<ref>{{cite news|last1=Datta|first1=Rangan|title=Agaya Gangai Waterfalls in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats — a nature lover's paradise|url=https://www.telegraphindia.com/my-kolkata/places/agaya-gangai-waterfalls-situated-in-kolli-hills-of-the-eastern-ghats-in-tamil-nadu-is-a-paradise-for-nature-lovers/cid/1932862|access-date=13 May 2023|work=The Telegraph|date=28 April 2023}}</ref> Agaya Gangai is also known as Peraruvi and can be reached by climbing down 1196 steps. The caves of sages [[Bogar]], [[Agastya]]r, [[Korakkar]] and [[Kalangi Nathar]] are located near the waterfalls inside the forest.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.tamilnadutourism.tn.gov.in/destinations/kolli-hills|title=Kolli Hills|publisher=[[Government of Tamil Nadu]]|access-date=1 December 2023}}</ref> [[Agaya Gangai dwarf gecko]] is a species of [[Diurnality|diurnal]], rock-dwelling, [[insectivorous]] [[gecko]] endemic to the region.<ref>{{Cite Q|Q115774703|doi-access=free}}</ref> | |||
'''Agaya Gangai''' | [[File:Aagai Gangai Falls 1.jpg|thumb|none|200px|waterfall basin]] | ||
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==See also== | |||
* [[List of waterfalls]] | |||
* [[List of waterfalls in India]] | |||
== References == | == References == | ||
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{{Hydrography of Tamil Nadu}} | {{Hydrography of Tamil Nadu}} | ||
{{Eastern Ghats |state=collapsed}} | {{Eastern Ghats|state=collapsed}} | ||
[[Category:Waterfalls of Tamil Nadu]] | [[Category:Waterfalls of Tamil Nadu]] | ||
[[Category:Eastern Ghats]] | [[Category:Eastern Ghats]] | ||
[[Category:Namakkal district]] | [[Category:Namakkal district]] | ||
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| Coordinates | 11°16′1″N 78°23′38″E / 11.26694°N 78.39389°E |
| Total height | 300 ft (91 m) |
| Watercourse | Aiyaru river |
Agaya Gangai (English: Ganges of sky) is a waterfall located in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats, in Namakkal district, Tamil Nadu, India. It falls from a height of 300 feet (91 m) and is formed by the Aiyaru river.[1] Agaya Gangai is also known as Peraruvi and can be reached by climbing down 1196 steps. The caves of sages Bogar, Agastyar, Korakkar and Kalangi Nathar are located near the waterfalls inside the forest.[2] Agaya Gangai dwarf gecko is a species of diurnal, rock-dwelling, insectivorous gecko endemic to the region.[3]
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References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Datta, Rangan (28 April 2023). "Agaya Gangai Waterfalls in Kolli Hills of the Eastern Ghats — a nature lover's paradise". The Telegraph. Retrieved 13 May 2023.
- ↑ "Kolli Hills". Government of Tamil Nadu. Retrieved 1 December 2023.
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