The Rivers of Tamil Nadu: A Musical Journey Through 153 Waterways

Listening to two wonderful songs about the rivers of India and Tamil Nadu (state of India) (where I am originally from) made me embark on an unexpected journey. What started as simple note-taking using Wikipedia and various internet sources turned into a comprehensive documentation project that I felt compelled to share. This article celebrates the 153 rivers that flow through Tamil Nadu and encourages everyone to undertake similar documentation efforts for the waterways in their own regions.

Note to Readers: This is a living document compiled through research from multiple sources including Wikipedia, government records, and academic publications. While I have made reasonable efforts to ensure accuracy, some river names may have variations in spelling or classification. I encourage readers to contribute corrections and additions to make this resource as comprehensive as possible.

The Inspiration: A Song That Moved Me to Action

Before diving into the rivers themselves, I must share what sparked this entire project. Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran, created two wonderful videos titled “Rivers of India” and “Rivers of Tamil Nadu” for the International Center for Clean Water, IIT Madras. These weren’t just any songs—it was a masterful celebration of India as well as Tamil Nadu’s water heritage. The song on the rivers of Tamil Nadu for instances weaving together river names from across the state with phrases from the 1st millennium epic Silappatikaram and verses from Mahakavi Subrahmanya Bharati.

The production brought together extraordinary talent:

Vocalists: Srinivas, Sharanya Srinivas, Unnikrishnan, and Uthara Unnikrishnan brought the rivers to life through their powerful voices, while Dr. Kannikeswaran and Vidita Kanniks added depth with additional vocals.

Musicians: The traditional met the contemporary with Mylai Karthikeyan’s Nadaswaram, Lalit Talluri’s flute, Martin Ebinesan’s percussions, and Laxman Arvind’s guitar and bass, all unified by a chorus of Kalpalathika.R, Vijayashri Vittal, Laxman Arvind, and Ravi G.

Production: Ravi G’s orchestration, recording, and production excellence, combined with recording at Atrium Sound Studio and Ravi G Records, and Ishit Kuberkar’s mixing and mastering at Soundpotion Studios, created a sonic masterpiece.

Videography: Shot by Sachin Dave, Saurabh Joshi, and Ram Thiyagrin at Cincinnati Studios, USA, the visual component beautifully complemented the audio experience.

The project received support from IIT Madras 1984 Batch, Puthiya Talaimurai Foundation, and JMS Biotech Pvt. Ltd., Mysore.

Listening to this song—hearing river names I knew and many I didn’t—I realized how little most of us know about our local water systems. We take rivers for granted, yet they are literally the lifeblood of civilization. That realization drove me to document every river I could find, creating this comprehensive resource.

“Rivers are the lifeblood of civilization” ~ Universal wisdom

Why Rivers Matter: More Than Just Water

Before presenting the complete list, it’s essential to understand why this documentation matters.

The Cultural Significance

In Tamil culture, rivers are not merely geographical features—they are sacred entities. Ancient Tamil literature, from Sangam poetry to the Silappatikaram epic, reverberates with river references. The Kaveri is called “Ponni” (the golden one) and venerated as a goddess. The Vaigai is intrinsically linked to Madurai’s identity and the Meenakshi Temple. The Thamirabarani, the only perennial river in Tamil Nadu, has sustained civilizations for millennia.

Rivers shaped where cities formed, determined trade routes, influenced agriculture, and even affected the evolution of Tamil language and literature. When we lose knowledge of our rivers, we lose a piece of our cultural identity.

The Ecological Reality

Tamil Nadu faces severe water stress. With only 2.5% of India’s water resources but 6% of its population, every river, stream, and rivulet matters. The state has 17 river basins—one major (Kaveri), 13 medium, and 3 minor—supporting agriculture that feeds millions.

Climate change is altering monsoon patterns. Urbanization is encroaching on riverbanks. Pollution is degrading water quality. Sand mining is destroying riverbeds. Many rivers that flowed year-round are now seasonal or completely dry.

Documenting our rivers is the first step toward protecting them. You cannot save what you do not know exists.

The State of Rivers

We’re destroying river systems today—encroaching on flood plains, dumping waste, extracting groundwater unsustainably—and assuming future technology will solve the problems. Once a river dies, the biodiversity, cultural heritage, and ecological services are gone forever.

The time to act is now, not when it’s too late.

The Complete List: 153 Rivers of Tamil Nadu

What follows is the most comprehensive list I could compile of Tamil Nadu’s rivers, organized alphabetically with Tamil names alongside English transliterations. This includes rivers that originate in Tamil Nadu, flow through the state, or are significant tributaries within the state’s river systems.

A Section | அ பிரிவு

  1. Adappar River - அடப்பாறு
  2. Adyar River - அடையாறு
  3. Agaram Aru - அகரம் ஆறு
  4. Agniar River - Tirupur - அக்னியாறு (திருப்பூர்)
  5. Agniyar River - அக்னியாறு
  6. Aintharuviar River (Ayindaruviar) - ஐந்தருவியாறு
  7. Aiyaru River - ஐயாறு
  8. Akrawati River - அக்ராவதி ஆறு
  9. Aluthakanniar River - அலுதக்கண்ணியாறு
  10. Amaravati River - அமராவதி ஆறு
  11. Ambuliyar River - அம்புலியாறு
  12. Arani River - அரணி ஆறு
  13. Arasalar River - அரசலாறு
  14. Arichandranathi River - அரிச்சந்திர நதி
  15. Arjuna River - அர்ஜுன ஆறு
  16. Ayyanarkovil River - அய்யனார்கோவில் ஆறு

B Section | ப பிரிவு

  1. Bambar River - பாம்பர் ஆறு
  2. Bhavani River - பவானி ஆறு

C Section | ச பிரிவு

  1. Cheyyar River - சேய்யாறு
  2. Chinnar River - சின்னாறு
  3. Chittar River - சிற்றாறு
  4. Coonoor River - கூனூர் ஆறு
  5. Cooum River - கூவம் ஆறு
  6. Courtaliar River - கோர்ட்டலையார் ஆறு

G Section | க பிரிவு

  1. Gadananathi River - கடனநதி
  2. Gadilam River - கடிலம் ஆறு
  3. Gingee River - செஞ்சி ஆறு
  4. Goddar River - கொடாறு
  5. Gomukhi River - கோமுகி ஆறு
  6. Guduvaiyar River - குடுவையாறு
  7. Gundar River - குண்டாறு

H Section | ஹ பிரிவு

  1. Hanumannathi River - அனுமன் நதி
  2. Harichandra River - ஹரிச்சந்திர ஆறு
  3. Hariharanadhi River - ஹரிஹர நதி

J Section | ஜ பிரிவு

  1. Jambunathi River - ஜம்பு நதி

K Section | க பிரிவு

  1. Kaattar River - காட்டாறு
  2. Kabini River - காபினி ஆறு
  3. Kallar River - கல்லாறு
  4. Kamandala River - கமண்டல ஆறு
  5. Karaiyar River - கரையாறு
  6. Karipottan River - காரிபொட்டன் ஆறு
  7. Karuppanathi River - கருப்பநதி
  8. Karunaiyar River - கருணையாறு
  9. Kaundinya River - கௌண்டின்ய நதி
  10. Kaveri River - காவிரி ஆறு (Longest river in Tamil Nadu)
  11. Kedilam River - கெடிலம் ஆறு
  12. Kiliyar River - கிளியாறு
  13. Kodaganar River - கொடகனார் ஆறு
  14. Kodayar River - கோதையாறு
  15. Kollidam River - கொள்ளிடம் ஆறு
  16. Komugi River - கோமுகி ஆறு
  17. Korai River - கொறை ஆறு
  18. Kosasthalaiyar River - கொசஸ்தலையாறு
  19. Kothaiyaru River - கோதையாறு
  20. Kottagudi River - கொட்டகுடி ஆறு
  21. Kottamalaiyaru River - கொட்டமலையாறு
  22. Kowsika River (Kousika) - கௌசிகா ஆறு
  23. Kudamurutti River - குடமுருட்டி ஆறு
  24. Kundar River - குண்டாறு
  25. Kundha River - குந்தா ஆறு

M Section | ம பிரிவு

  1. Malattar River - மலட்டாறு
  2. Manjalaru (Manjalar River) - மஞ்சளாறு
  3. Manimuthar River (tributary of Thamirabarani) - மணிமுத்தாறு (தாமிரபரணியின் துணை ஆறு)
  4. Manimuthar River (tributary of Vellar) - மணிமுத்தாறு (வெள்ளாற்றின் துணை ஆறு)
  5. Manimuthar River (tributary of Pambar) - மணிமுத்தாறு (பாம்பாற்றின் துணை ஆறு)
  6. Markanda River - மார்கண்ட நதி
  7. Marudaiyaru River (Ariyalur) - மருதையாறு (அரியலூர்)
  8. Mayura River - மயூரா ஆறு
  9. Moyar River - மோயாறு
  10. Mudikondan River - முடிகொண்டன் ஆறு
  11. Mullaiyar River - முல்லையாறு
  12. Mundhal Odai River - முந்தல் ஓடை
  13. Mottaiyar River - மொட்டையாறு
  14. Thirumanimuthar River (tributary of Kaveri) - திருமணிமுத்தாறு (காவிரியின் துணை ஆறு)

N Section | ந பிரிவு

  1. Naganathi River - நாகநதி
  2. Nallar River - நல்லாறு
  3. Nallaru River - நல்லாறு
  4. Nandalar River - நந்தலாறு
  5. Nanganjiyar River - நங்காஞ்சியாறு
  6. Nattar River - நாட்டாறு
  7. Noyyal River - நொய்யல் ஆறு

O Section | ஒ பிரிவு

  1. Odampokki River - ஒடம்போக்கி ஆறு

P Section | ப பிரிவு

  1. Pachaiyar River - பச்சையாறு
  2. Pahrali River - பஹ்ராலி ஆறு
  3. Palar River - பாலாறு
  4. Pamaniyar River - பமனியாறு
  5. Pambar River (Northern Tamil Nadu) - பாம்பாறு (வட தமிழ்நாடு)
  6. Pambar River (Southern Tamil Nadu) - பாம்பாறு (தென் தமிழ்நாடு)
  7. Pandavaiar River - பாண்டவையாறு
  8. Parambikulam River - பரம்பிக்குளம் ஆறு
  9. Pazhayar River - பழையாறு
  10. Periyar River - பெரியாறு
  11. Peyar River - பேயாறு
  12. Ponnai River - பொன்னை ஆறு
  13. Ponnaiyar River - பொன்னையாறு
  14. Pykara River - பைக்காரா ஆறு

R Section | ர பிரிவு

  1. Rajasingiyaru River - ராஜசிங்கியாறு
  2. Ramanathi River - ராமநதி

S Section | ச பிரிவு

  1. Samriti Shanmuganadhi River - ஸம்ரிதி ஷண்முக நதி
  2. Sarabanga River - சரபங்கா ஆறு
  3. Santhana Varthini River - சந்தான வர்த்தினி ஆறு
  4. Sarugani River - சருகனி ஆறு
  5. Servalar River - சேர்வலாறு
  6. Sigur River - சிகூர் ஆறு
  7. Simsa River - சிம்சா ஆறு
  8. Siruvani River - சிறுவாணி ஆறு
  9. South Pennar River - தென்பெண்ணை ஆறு
  10. Suruli River - சுருளி ஆறு
  11. Suvetha River - சுவேதா ஆறு
  12. Suvarnawati River - சுவர்ணாவதி ஆறு

T Section | த பிரிவு

  1. Thamirabarani River - தாமிரபரணி ஆறு (Only perennial river in Tamil Nadu)
  2. Thennar River - தென்னாறு
  3. Thenpennai River - தென்பெண்ணை ஆறு
  4. Thirumalairajan River - திருமலைராஜன் ஆறு
  5. Thirumanimutharu River - திருமணிமுத்தாறு
  6. Tondiar River - தொண்டியாறு

U Section | உ பிரிவு

  1. Ullar River - உல்லாறு
  2. Uppar River - உப்பாறு
  3. Upper Gundar River - மேல் குண்டாறு
  4. Uppodai River - உப்போடை ஆறு

V Section | வ பிரிவு

  1. Vaigai River - வைகை ஆறு
  2. Vaippar River - வைப்பாறு
  3. Valavaikkal River - வலவைக்கால் ஆறு
  4. Vanniyar River - வன்னியாறு
  5. Varaganathi River - வரகநதி
  6. Vari River - வரி ஆறு
  7. Vashista River - வசிஷ்டா ஆறு
  8. Vedamaliyaru River - வேதமலையாறு
  9. Veera Chozhan River - வீரசோழன் ஆறு
  10. Vellar River (Northern Tamil Nadu) - வெள்ளாறு (வட தமிழ்நாடு)
  11. Vellar River (Southern Tamil Nadu) - வெள்ளாறு (தென் தமிழ்நாடு)
  12. Vellanguruchi River - வெள்ளங்குருச்சி ஆறு
  13. Vembar River - வேம்பர் ஆறு
  14. Vennaaru River - வெண்ணாறு
  15. Vennar River - வெண்ணாறு
  16. Vettar River - வெட்டாறு

The Major Rivers: Understanding the Lifelines

Among these 153 rivers, several stand out as particularly significant for Tamil Nadu’s ecology, economy, and culture.

Kaveri (காவிரி): The Lifeline

Length in Tamil Nadu: 416 km (total length 800 km)
Origin: Talakaveri, Kodagu district, Karnataka
Basin area: ~35,000 sq km (over 1/4 of Tamil Nadu’s area)

The Kaveri is the longest river flowing through Tamil Nadu and is revered as “Ponni” (the golden one) and “Dakshina Ganga” (Ganges of the South). It forms the magnificent Hogenakkal Falls in Dharmapuri district, supports the fertile Kaveri Delta known as the “Garden of Southern India,” and has the Mettur Dam (Stanley Reservoir) as a major water resource.

The river branches into Kollidam (northern branch) and Kaveri (southern branch) in Tiruchirappalli, creating the sacred Srirangam Island where they briefly rejoin. The Grand Anaicut (Kallanai), built by Karikala Chola in the 2nd century CE, is one of the oldest dams in the world still in use.

Thamirabarani (தாமிரபரணி): The Only Perennial River

Length: 125 km
Origin: Agasthyamalai Hills (Pothigai Hills), Western Ghats
Special status: Only perennial river in Tamil Nadu

The Thamirabarani is unique—it flows year-round, fed by both southwest and northeast monsoons. Its name derives from “Thamiram” (copper) and “Varuni” (streams), referring to the copper-colored appearance of its waters due to dissolved red soil.

The river is associated with Sage Agasthiyar in legend and supports year-round agriculture in Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi districts. Major tributaries include Karaiyar, Servalar, Manimuthar, Gadananathi, Pachaiyar, Chittar, and Ramanathi. It eventually flows into the Bay of Bengal near Punnaikayal.

Vaigai (வைகை): The Madurai River

Length: 258 km
Origin: Varusanadu Hills, Western Ghats
Cultural significance: Intrinsically linked to Madurai and Meenakshi Temple

The Vaigai River flows through Madurai, the cultural capital of Tamil Nadu, and changes course near Sholavandan to flow southeast. On its banks, the Pandya empire flourished, governing Madurai and making significant contributions to Tamil language and culture through the Madurai Tamil Sangam.

The Vaigai Dam provides water for irrigation and drinking water, though the river often runs dry in summer months, making it seasonal rather than perennial.

Palar (பாலாறு): The Interstate River

Length: 348 km (222 km in Tamil Nadu)
Origin: Nandi Hills, Karnataka
Basin area: 17,871 sq km

The Palar drains parts of Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Tamil Nadu before entering the Bay of Bengal near Kuvattur. Major tributaries include Ponnai, Goundinya Nadhi, Malattar, Cheyyar, and Kiliyar. The famous Kaveripakkam weir, built by the British in the 1800s, is constructed across this river.

The Palar is a significant source of drinking water for Chennai and flows through major cities including Vellore, Kanchipuram, and Chengalpattu.

Ponnaiyar (பொன்னையாறு): The Second Longest

Length: 500 km (247 km in Tamil Nadu, total 400 km)
Origin: Nandi Durga Hills, eastern Karnataka
Legend: Formed from tears of Lord Brahma

The Ponnaiyar is the second-longest river in Tamil Nadu. It flows through Krishnagiri, Dharmapuri, Vellore, Tiruvannamalai, Cuddalore, and Villupuram districts before branching near Tirukoilur Anaicut into Gadilam (which joins the Bay of Bengal near Cuddalore) and Ponnaiyar (which joins near Puducherry).

Major tributaries include Chinnar, Markandanadhi, Vaniar, and Pambar. The river has reservoirs at Krishnagiri and Sathanur.

River Systems and Basins

Tamil Nadu has 17 river basins that collectively drain the state:

Basin TypeCountPrimary Basin
Major1Kaveri
Medium13Vaigai, Palar, Ponnaiyar, etc.
Minor3Various coastal rivers

Key Statistics:

  • Tamil Nadu land area: ~4% of India
  • Tamil Nadu population: ~6% of India
  • Tamil Nadu water resources: Only 2.5% of India

This severe imbalance creates water stress, making every river critically important.

Flow Direction: Most Tamil Nadu rivers originate in the Western Ghats and flow eastward to drain into the Bay of Bengal. This east-flowing pattern is common throughout peninsular India.

Seasonality: Except for the Thamirabarani, all Tamil Nadu rivers are non-perennial, meaning they depend on monsoon rains. The state receives:

  • 48% of rainfall from northeast monsoon (October-December)
  • 32% from southwest monsoon (June-September)
  • 20% from other sources

Monsoon failures lead to acute water scarcity and agricultural distress.

The Threats: Why We Must Act

Our rivers face multiple, interconnected threats:

1. Pollution

Industrial effluents and untreated sewage contaminate many rivers. The Noyyal River, once supporting vibrant agriculture, is now among the most polluted rivers in India due to textile industry discharge. The Cooum River flowing through Chennai is heavily polluted with domestic and industrial waste.

2. Encroachment

Urbanization has led to construction on floodplains and riverbanks. When monsoon floods arrive, these encroachments create devastating consequences—both for people living in flood zones and for the natural river system that needs these plains to absorb excess water.

3. Sand Mining

Unregulated sand extraction destroys riverbeds, lowers water tables, and damages aquatic ecosystems. The Palar River has suffered particularly from illegal sand mining.

4. Climate Change

Erratic rainfall patterns, reduced monsoon flow, and increasing temperatures are altering river behavior. Rivers that once flowed for months now run dry within weeks of monsoon ending.

5. Groundwater Depletion

Excessive extraction of groundwater for agriculture and industry reduces base flow to rivers, turning perennial streams into seasonal trickles.

6. Inter-State Disputes

Rivers like the Kaveri are subjects of decades-long disputes between Tamil Nadu and neighboring states (particularly Karnataka), complicating water management and often leaving Tamil Nadu with insufficient water during critical agricultural seasons.

“We never know the worth of water till the well is dry.” ~ Thomas Fuller

Conservation: What Can Be Done

Protecting our rivers requires action at multiple levels:

Individual Actions

Water conservation:

  • Fix leaking taps and pipes
  • Use water-efficient appliances
  • Harvest rainwater
  • Reuse greywater for gardens

Pollution prevention:

  • Dispose of waste properly
  • Avoid dumping any waste in water bodies
  • Use biodegradable products
  • Reduce plastic usage

Advocacy:

  • Report illegal sand mining or pollution
  • Participate in river cleanup drives
  • Support organizations working on river conservation
  • Educate others about river importance

Community Actions

River rejuvenation projects:

  • Organize regular cleanup drives
  • Plant native vegetation along riverbanks
  • Create awareness campaigns
  • Pressure local authorities for better waste management

Traditional water management:

  • Restore traditional tank systems
  • Revive ancient canal networks
  • Learn from indigenous water conservation practices

Government and Policy Level

Enforcement:

  • Strict penalties for polluters
  • Ban on riverbank encroachment
  • Regulated sand mining with environmental safeguards

Infrastructure:

  • Sewage treatment plants
  • Industrial effluent treatment
  • River basin management authorities
  • Flood management systems

Conservation programs:

  • River linking projects (carefully evaluated)
  • Watershed management
  • Groundwater recharge programs
  • Biodiversity protection

Your Turn: Document Your Local Rivers

This brings me to the most important part of this article: I encourage everyone to do something similar for the places they live in or have lived in.

Why You Should Document Your Local Waterways

1. Preservation of knowledge: Many smaller streams and rivers are known only to local communities. If this knowledge isn’t documented, it disappears when elders pass away.

2. Baseline for change: Documentation creates a historical record. Ten years from now, you can compare what existed versus what remains.

3. Community awareness: The process of documenting rivers raises awareness about their existence, importance, and threats they face.

4. Foundation for action: You cannot protect what you don’t know exists. Documentation is the first step toward conservation.

5. Cultural heritage: Rivers are part of our identity. Documenting them preserves cultural and linguistic heritage.

How to Document Your Local Rivers

Step 1: Research

  • Search Wikipedia and government websites
  • Consult topographical maps
  • Review old district gazetteers and historical records
  • Check with local environmental organizations

Step 2: Field verification

  • Visit rivers personally if possible
  • Take photographs
  • Note current conditions (flowing, dry, polluted, etc.)
  • Mark locations on maps

Step 3: Community engagement

  • Interview elders about river names and history
  • Consult fishermen and farmers who depend on rivers
  • Connect with local historians and cultural organizations
  • Engage with indigenous communities who may have traditional knowledge

Step 4: Documentation

  • Create a comprehensive list with both local and official names
  • Note origin, length, major tributaries
  • Document cultural significance
  • Record current threats and conservation efforts

Step 5: Sharing

  • Publish on Wikipedia or local wikis
  • Share with government authorities
  • Create social media awareness campaigns
  • Contribute to educational institutions

Step 6: Action

  • Use documentation to advocate for protection
  • Organize community cleanups
  • Pressure authorities for enforcement
  • Support or create conservation organizations

Examples to Inspire You

People worldwide are documenting local waterways:

  • Citizen scientists are mapping urban streams buried under cities
  • Indigenous communities are reviving traditional river names and management practices
  • Environmental organizations are creating comprehensive river databases
  • Students are undertaking river documentation as research projects
  • Retirees are contributing their lifetime of local knowledge

Your contribution matters. Whether you document 5 rivers or 500, you’re preserving knowledge and inspiring action.

A Personal Reflection

I started this project simply taking notes while listening to a beautiful song. I never imagined it would turn into compiling 153 rivers with Tamil transliterations, researching their origins and significance, and creating a comprehensive resource.

The process taught me several lessons:

Humility: I realized how little I knew about my own region’s geography. Rivers I crossed hundreds of times, I couldn’t name. Villages built around water bodies, I didn’t understand their relationship with those waters.

Interconnection: Rivers don’t exist in isolation. They’re part of complex systems connecting mountains to oceans, forests to cities, past to present.

Urgency: Many rivers I documented are endangered. Some may not exist as flowing waterways in a generation. Documentation is race against time.

Responsibility: Those of us with time, resources, and education have a responsibility to preserve and share knowledge. If we don’t, who will?

I hope this article inspires you to undertake a similar project for your region. Whether you live in India, Canada, the United States, Kenya, Brazil, or anywhere else, your local waterways have stories worth telling and protection worth fighting for.

Conclusion

Tamil Nadu’s 153 rivers represent more than just water flowing to the sea. They are cultural arteries carrying history, ecological lifelines supporting biodiversity, economic assets enabling agriculture and industry, and spiritual entities revered for millennia.

From the mighty Kaveri, “Ponni” the golden one, to unnamed seasonal streams known only to a few villages, every waterway matters. Each name in this list represents a thread in the fabric of Tamil civilization.

The threats are real and urgent: pollution, encroachment, climate change, and simple neglect are causing rivers to die. But the solutions are also within reach: conservation, restoration, sustainable management, and above all, awareness.

This documentation effort, inspired by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran’s beautiful musical tribute, is a small contribution to that awareness. But it’s only a beginning.

The real work begins with you.

Document your local rivers. Learn their names in indigenous languages. Understand their origins and paths. Teach children about them. Advocate for their protection. Participate in cleanups. Support conservation organizations. Hold polluters accountable. Vote for leaders who prioritize water conservation.

Most importantly, remember: Rivers are not mere water flowing in channels. They are the lifeblood of civilization, and their health is inseparably linked to our own.

“நீரின்றி அமையாது உலகு” ~ திருக்குறள் (Without water, the world cannot exist ~ Thirukkural)

Acknowledgments: This article was inspired by Dr. Kanniks Kannikeswaran’s musical masterpiece and made possible through information from Wikipedia, government publications, academic research, and countless individuals who have documented Tamil Nadu’s geography and hydrology over decades. Any errors are mine alone. I encourage corrections and additions to make this resource more accurate and comprehensive.

Call to Action: Please check this list, edit if you find mistakes, and most importantly, create something similar for your region. Share widely. Create water awareness. Protect our rivers.

நீரைக் காப்போம், வாழ்வைக் காப்போம் (Save water, save life)