Periyar River Video

Periyar River originates from the Sivagiri hills along the border of Kerala-Tamilnadu. It is the longest river in Kerala. The river runs into the Vembanad Lake and to the Arabian Sea.The birth place of Shri Shankaracharya (Kalady), and the renowned Malayatoor church are situated on the banks of the Periyar. Mahashivratri festival is held on the banks of this river in Aluva. Thattekadu Bird Sanctuary is situated on the banks of this river.