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Nandalar River

Nandalar (நண்டலாறு) is a branch river of Cauvery River and flowing between Tiruvarur district and Mayiladuthurai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It act as a border line for Thiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai Districts.

Meaning

Nandalaru => Nandu(Crab)+Kal(Rock)+Aaru Crab's Fossil in Rock found in this river. So this river got the name as Nandalaru.

Origin

Nandalar is a branch of River Cauvery.Nandalar river split from Cauvery near Kumbakonam and it flown through Kumbakonam, Komal, Avazhikkarai, Nallaathur. It drained in Bay of Bengal between Chandrapadi and Tharangambadi.

See also

List of rivers of Tamil Nadu

References

  1. ^ "The district at a glance: Irrigation". Tiruvarur District. The District Collector, Thiruvarur District. Archived from the original on 21 July 2011. Retrieved 7 January 2013.