The falls is located on the Western Ghats and to the south of Papanasam lower, the lake from where Tamiraparani River originates.

The falls is a prominent tourist destination in the region and usually frequented by devotees of the Papanasanathar Temple and Sabarimala.

Pleased by his devotion, Shiva appeared to the sage and his wife Lopamundra along with Parvathi in his marriage attire.

[3] The waters from the falls meanders the stream in the river to Papansam hydro electric project and reaches the catchment area to the Papanasam Dam, which has a storage capacity of 142.15 ft (43.33 m).

[8] Flood warning is issued during North-east monsoon when excessive rain results in overflow and the falls remain closed for the visitors.