Thirumoorthy Dam

Thirumoorthy Dam is an irrigation dam and reservoir at the foothills of the Western Ghats near Udumalpet in Tiruppur District, Tamil Nadu. Built in 1967 across the Palar River, a tributary of the Amaravathi River, it is part of the Parambikulam Aliyar Project. The reservoir is set against forested hills and is known for scenic views, a garden, boating facility and proximity to Thirumoorthy Temple and Panchalingam Falls.

Visitors can expect a large reservoir surrounded by the Anamalai Hills of the Western Ghats with a landscaped garden and viewpoints along the dam. The site offers reservoir views, photo opportunities, seasonal boating on the reservoir, and access to the nearby Thirumoorthy Temple and Panchalingam Falls stream. The area is open and natural with forested slopes, calm backwaters and picnic areas, typically visited as a half-day excursion from Udumalpet.

Constructed in 1967 across the Palar River, a tributary of the Amaravathi River, at the foothills of the Western Ghats as part of the Parambikulam Aliyar Project for irrigation and flood control serving Tiruppur and Coimbatore districts.

Located adjacent to the Thirumoorthy Temple dedicated to Lord Shiva, traditionally associated with Sage Athri and the legend of Thirumoorthy manifestation, making the reservoir area part of a pilgrimage and local religious landscape alongside Panchalingam Falls.