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'''Iruvazhanjippuzha''', or '''Iruvanjipuzha''', is a major [[tributary]] of River [[Chaliyar]] and joining to [[Chaliyar]] at [[Koolimadu]] near [[Cheruvadi]]. Its major tributary is [[Chalippuzha]], which joins with it about 3 km north of [[Thiruvambady]] town. Other tributaries are Muthappanpuzha (joining at [[Anakkampoyil]]), ulingappuzha (joining at [[Thiruvambadi]]) and Karamoola river (join at [[Mukkam]]). The famous [[Thusharagiri]] waterfall is in the [[Chalippuzha]] river. Every year the Malabar River Festival happens in this river, which is recognized as the biggest Kayak event in Asia.
'''Iruvazhanjippuzha''', or '''Iruvanjipuzha''', is a major [[tributary]] of River [[Chaliyar]] and joining to [[Chaliyar]] at [[Koolimadu]] near [[Cheruvadi]]. Its major tributary is [[Chalippuzha]], which joins with it about 3 km north of [[Thiruvambady]] town. Other tributaries are Muthappanpuzha (joining at [[Anakkampoyil]]), ulingappuzha (joining at [[Thiruvambadi]]) and Karamoola river (join at [[Mukkam]]). The famous [[Thusharagiri]] waterfall is in the [[Chalippuzha]] river. Every year, the Malabar River Festival happens in this river, which is recognized as the biggest Kayak event in Asia.


The villages of [[Anakkampoyil]], [[Thiruvambady]], [[Mukkam]], [[Kodiyathur]], [[Chennamangallur]] and [[Cheruvadi]] are on the banks of this river.
The villages of [[Anakkampoyil]], [[Thiruvambady]], [[Mukkam]], [[Kodiyathur]], [[Chennamangallur]] and [[Cheruvadi]] are on the banks of this river.

Revision as of 05:39, 19 January 2024

Iruvanjippuazha
Map
EtymologyIruvanjipuzha
Location
CountryIndia
StateKerala
RegionAsia
CityAnakkampoyil Thiruvambady MukkamKumaraneloor
Kodiyathur Chennamangallur
Cheruvadi
Physical characteristics
SourceVellarimala
 • locationWestern Ghats, Kerala, India
 • coordinates11°16′4.50″N 75°58′42.61″E / 11.2679167°N 75.9785028°E / 11.2679167; 75.9785028
Mouth 
 • location
Chaliyar River, India
 • elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Length50 km (31 mi)approx.
Discharge 
 • locationmouth
Basin features
Tributaries 
 • leftChalippuzha
 • rightCherupuzha

Iruvazhanjippuzha, or Iruvanjipuzha, is a major tributary of River Chaliyar and joining to Chaliyar at Koolimadu near Cheruvadi. Its major tributary is Chalippuzha, which joins with it about 3 km north of Thiruvambady town. Other tributaries are Muthappanpuzha (joining at Anakkampoyil), ulingappuzha (joining at Thiruvambadi) and Karamoola river (join at Mukkam). The famous Thusharagiri waterfall is in the Chalippuzha river. Every year, the Malabar River Festival happens in this river, which is recognized as the biggest Kayak event in Asia.

The villages of Anakkampoyil, Thiruvambady, Mukkam, Kodiyathur, Chennamangallur and Cheruvadi are on the banks of this river.

Naadan Premam, a major romantic novel written by legendary writer S. K. Pottekkatt, is set in the backdrops of Iruvanjippuzha. The river is also mentioned in the film Ennu Ninte Moideen. In this film it shows how the real character dies B. P. Moideen after drowning in the Iruvanjippuzha River.

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