The Vaigai River basin covers an area of about 7009.13 sq. kms (wikki info) is considered as a sacred water body, worshiped much like the River Ganges in the North. Vaigai River also serves as a lifeline for the agriculture in several districts including Theni, Dindigul, Madurai, Sivagangai and Ramanathapuram for irrigation purposes. The birth of the river is in the Varusanadu Hills of Dindigul District. The river holds cultural and religious significance. The river holds the cultural references in the state literature like Thiruvilayadal Puranam, Sangam literature for its historical significance.
Vaigai Dam is built across the Vaigai River evaluate about 111 feet in height and can hold water up to 71 feet with total storage capacity of approx. 6143 million cubic feet or 6.14 thousand million cubic feet (as google info). Vaigai Dam is addition to the river from 20th century. Construction was started in 1948 and was completed in 1959. The dam was inaugurated by then Chief Minister of the state of Tamil Nadu K. Kamarajar on 21st Jan 1959. From then the dam has become the source of drinking water, irrigation, and power.
Like any other park the dam propound range of activities for its visitors of all age, wide options for boating like pedal boats, row boats, or motor boats, fishing options like angling, park/garden is filled with green plants and flowers throughout, child area. Theres also mini zoo and aquarium near the dam area, well maintained. The Dam is open for public every during the usual business hours. Golden hour looks mesmerising. After this blog if you would like to experience in hand by yourself, feel free to pick up your mobile and ring it to us for cab service. Renga Holidays at your service.
