Irpu falls, which is around 45kms
from Virajpet. The tributary of river Cauvery, the Lakshmana Tirtha River has
its source in this falls. This fall is a major tourist attraction along with a
pilgrim sight. One has to walk along the guided path for about a 1 km from the
temple at Irpu to reach the falls. It is located on the Brahmagiri range. The
falls creates a spectacular view with water plunging down in three tiers of
approx 60m height, creating deafening noise that could be heard from a distance.
According to a legend lord Rama
and his brother Lakshmana passed along the Brahmagiri range. When lord Rama
asked his brother to get some drinking water, Lakshmana shot an arrow at the
Brahmagiri hills which started spurting water. This stream of water came to
known as the Lakshmana Tirtha River. Due to this legend many pilgrims visit the
Irpu Falls to wash off their sins.
There is a trekking route available over here where one can reach the peak of Brahmagiri hills.
There is a trekking route available over here where one can reach the peak of Brahmagiri hills.
