Vaigai River:
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Vaigai is a river in Tamil Nadu. The river is also referred to as Shiva Ganga in many places.
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It is also called Kritamaala because it runs around the city of Madurai like a garland
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Historic significance:
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The Vaigai was the river that flowed through the city of Madurai, the capital of the ancient and prosperous Pandya kingdom located in southern Tamil Nadu.
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The river also finds a mention in Sangam literature dated to 300 before the Common Era (BCE).
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The story of Vaigai is told in Thiruvilayadal Puranam
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Origin: The river originates in the Varusanadu Hills, the Periyar Plateau of the Western Ghats range.
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Empties into: The river finally empties into the Palk Strait near the Pamban Bridge in Ramanathapuram district.
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Tributaries: Its main tributaries are Suruliyaru, Mullaiyaru, Varaaga Nadhi, Manjalaru, Kottagudi, Kridhumaal and Upparu.
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The Vattaparai Falls are also located on this river.
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Significance: The river fulfils the drinking water requirement of five districts of Tamil Nadu namely Theni, Madurai, Ramanathapuram, Sivagangai and Dindigul.
