Vaippar River
Vaippar is a river in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It originates from the Varushanadu hills bordering the state of Kerala, runs from Sivagiri and flows through Virudhunagar and Tuticorin districts before entering the Gulf of Mannar near Sippikulam,.
The Vaippar is long, with a drainage basin.
The river basin is located on South of Vagai river. The Arjuna river joins with Vaippar river at Irrukkankudi. The Vaippar river has a reservoir at Vembakottai dam.
The Vaippar River is used for agriculture throughout its length and is mainly used for making salt in the Tuticorin district.
The Vaippar has many dams including Vembakottai dam, Irrukkankudi dam etc.,The Vaippar river flows through the following cities - Vembakottai , Sattur , Villathikulam.
During Pongal festival, people celebrate an event called manal medu thiruvila in Sattur, near the river.
