Ayyanar Falls is located 6 km (3.7 mi) west of Rajapalayam, a city and a municipality in Virudhunagar District in the Indian State of Tamil Nadu.

The falls is one of the main attractions of Rajapalayam, and is a famous tourist spot for the people living in East part of Virudhunagar District, especially Srivilliputtur and Sivakasi.

The ayyanar falls also serves as the source of water for the animals like Monkey, Elephant, Deer and Buffalo living in the forests of Western ghats.

Realizing their expectations, devotees perform abishek to Ayyanar, feed the poor and contribute what they can to the temple.

The reservoir is six miles (10 km) from Rajapalayam and is the main water source for the city and neighbouring villages, and for irrigation.