Upparu Dam

An earthen irrigation dam in Dharapuram taluk built across the Upparu, a river in the upper Cauvery basin, near Dhasarpatti. It has an earthen embankment of about 7,400 feet and a masonry section of about 118 feet, with a gross reservoir capacity of 572 Mcft irrigating roughly 6,060 acres.

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Typedam
Nearest baseDharapuram
DistrictTiruppur
Best timeOctober to March is the cooler, drier…
Time neededAbout an hour
EntryFree
Places to visit6

Upparu Dam is planned from Dharapuram, one of the travel bases in Tiruppur district. Use Dharapuram for stays, food and local transport, then plan this place as a focused stop.

What to expect

Highlights

Getting there

How to visit

  • Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel.
  • If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.
Timing

Best time

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

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Today at Upparu Dam
Sunrise6:09 am
Sunset6:02 pm
Golden hour best light5:02 pm–6:02 pm
Blue hour after sunset6:02 pm–6:27 pm
Sun sets toward compass bearingW · 261°
Moon tonight🌒 Waxing crescent · 24%
Retreating monsoon. October and November still see spells of rain from the retreating monsoon, though it is usually lighter than mid-year. Conditions are generally good but worth checking.

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heritageDharapuram

2.3 km · 28 min walk

An old market town on the Amaravathi river with a notable public Amaravathi statue and several historic temples, long a trading centre for the district's south.

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Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
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templeKadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple

740 m · 9 min walk

This is the central and largest of the 'Dasa Anjaneyar' (ten Hanuman) shrines around Dharapuram, installed by Saint Vyasaraja Theertha, Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. The Hanuman deity stands about 7.25 feet tall, and the temple ceiling has an opening directly above the idol so that sun and rain fall on it. It is the most popular of the Dharapuram Anjaneyar temples and the connecting point of the local pilgrimage circuit.

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Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple
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templeUttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple

1.8 km · 23 min walk

An ancient Vishnu temple within the old Dharapuram fort, where regional kings are said to have crowned themselves. Local tradition links it to the Mahabharata, holding that the Pandavas spent their year of concealment here under King Virata, as Dharapuram was anciently called Viratapuram. The temple also houses two of the Vyasaraja Hanuman idols, Veera Anjaneyar and Kottaivasal Anjaneyar.

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Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
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templeAgastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram

2.6 km · ~6 min by auto

An ancient Shiva temple beside the Amaravathi River in Dharapuram taluk. By local legend, sage Agastya stayed here and, when his followers were delayed in bringing a Shiva Linga from Kasi, he shaped a Linga from the Amaravathi riverbed and worshipped it. Devotees regard it as a place of blessing from Lord Shiva.

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Nallathangal Dam
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damNallathangal Dam

1.0 km · 13 min walk

A dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.

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Before you go

Upparu Dam — at a glance

TimingsBest visited during daylight hours
Best timeOctober to January, after the northeast monsoon fills the reservoir

Entry: Free

Getting here

How to reach Upparu Dam

In Dharapuram taluk near Dhasarpatti; nearest town is Dharapuram, whose railway station is the closest railhead, with Tiruppur station about 55 km away; Coimbatore International Airport (CJB) is about 70 km away.

Getting around Upparu Dam

If you need step-free access, contact the site before travelling. Ask about a level entrance, steps along the route, the nearest drop-off point, seating and accessible toilets.

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Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple
Place
templeKadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple

This is the central and largest of the 'Dasa Anjaneyar' (ten Hanuman) shrines around Dharapuram, installed by Saint Vyasaraja Theertha, Rajaguru of the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevaraya. The Hanuman deity stands about 7.25 feet tall, and the temple ceiling has an opening directly above the idol so that sun and rain fall on it. It is the most popular of the Dharapuram Anjaneyar temples and the connecting point of the local pilgrimage circuit.

740 m · 9 min walk · straight line
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Nallathangal Dam
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damNallathangal Dam

A dam about 15 km from Dharapuram town near Ponnivadi village, built in 2007 across the Nallathangal odai stream. It has a water-spread area of about 17.74 square miles and a storage capacity of around 223 million cubic feet, serving local irrigation.

1.0 km · 13 min walk · straight line
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Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple
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templeUttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple

An ancient Vishnu temple within the old Dharapuram fort, where regional kings are said to have crowned themselves. Local tradition links it to the Mahabharata, holding that the Pandavas spent their year of concealment here under King Virata, as Dharapuram was anciently called Viratapuram. The temple also houses two of the Vyasaraja Hanuman idols, Veera Anjaneyar and Kottaivasal Anjaneyar.

1.8 km · 23 min walk · straight line
heritageDharapuram

An old market town on the Amaravathi river with a notable public Amaravathi statue and several historic temples, long a trading centre for the district's south.

2.3 km · 28 min walk · straight line
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Agastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram
Place
templeAgastheeswarar Temple, Dharapuram

An ancient Shiva temple beside the Amaravathi River in Dharapuram taluk. By local legend, sage Agastya stayed here and, when his followers were delayed in bringing a Shiva Linga from Kasi, he shaped a Linga from the Amaravathi riverbed and worshipped it. Devotees regard it as a place of blessing from Lord Shiva.

2.6 km · ~6 min by auto · straight line
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Kongu Vaduganatha Swamy Temple
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templeKongu Vaduganatha Swamy Temple

The principal temple at the centre of Kundadam, just off the Palladam-Dharapuram road. Legend holds that the forest sage Vidangar performed penance here and that Lord Shiva sent Vaduga Bhairavar to protect him, after which a king built shrines for Bhairavar, Vidangeswarar, goddess Visalakshi and Somaskandar. The east-facing temple has a three-tier rajagopuram, a temple tank with a Neerazhi mandapam, and a noted Kala Bhairavar shrine.

15.1 km · ~25 min by cab · straight line
templeUthiyur Velayudhaswamy Temple

A Murugan (Velayudhaswamy) temple in Uthiyur village, one of the district's notable rural shrines.

16.9 km · ~28 min by cab · straight line
heritageKangeyam

A market town famed as the native home of the Kangayam cattle breed, a hardy draught-cattle breed developed and reared in this region.

29.1 km · ~49 min by cab · straight line
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Vattamalaikarai Odai Dam
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damVattamalaikarai Odai Dam

A small irrigation dam in Kangeyam taluk of Tiruppur district, built across the Vattamalaikarai odai stream. It impounds water over roughly 205 acres and is listed among the district's minor reservoirs supporting agriculture in the Kangeyam region.

29.7 km · ~50 min by cab · straight line
viewpointSivanmalai Subramanya Swamy Temple

A hilltop Murugan temple near Kangeyam reached via roughly 250 stone steps, a popular pilgrimage and viewpoint hill in the district.

32.3 km · ~54 min by cab · straight line
templeSukreswarar Temple

The Sukreeswarar (Sugrisvara) Shiva temple at Sarkar Periyapalayam near Tiruppur city, a locally revered ancient shrine.

36.1 km · ~60 min by cab · straight line
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Tirupur Thirupathi Sri Venkatesa Perumal Temple
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templeTirupur Thirupathi Sri Venkatesa Perumal Temple

A prominent Vishnu temple in Tiruppur city built as a replica of the Lord Venkateswara temple at Tirumala Tirupati, with rituals and poojas modelled on those of Tirupati. It is one of the most visited and revered temples within the city and is popularly known as the Venkatachalapathy temple.

44.9 km · ~75 min by cab · straight line

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Upparu Dam — frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Upparu Dam?

October to March is the cooler, drier season in the Cauvery delta.

What are the entry fee and timings at Upparu Dam?

Entry: Free. Timings: Best visited during daylight hours.

How do I reach Upparu Dam?

Base yourself in Dharapuram or nearby in Tiruppur, then confirm the last-mile route locally before travel. If access depends on temple, museum or seasonal rules, check on the day before you go.

How much time do I need for Upparu Dam?

About an hour.

What else is near Upparu Dam?

Nearby you can pair Kadu Hanumantharaya Swamy Temple (740 m), Nallathangal Dam (1.0 km), Uttara Veeraraghava Perumal Temple (1.8 km), Dharapuram (2.3 km).

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