It is situated at the bank of Thamirabarani river. It is called as Thamirabarani since Copper content is maximum in the water.
Climate
Occupation
The town is surrounded by green paddy fields. It is well known for Madura coats, a fabric production company. This town is also well known for its schools. There are about 108 herbs available in the Papanasam hill area which not found in other part of the world.
Tourist attractions
Manjolai Hills Located between elevations ranging from 1,000 to 1,500 Metres, the Manjolai area is set deep within the Western Ghats within the Kalakad Mundanthurai Tiger Reserve in the Tirunelveli District. Located on top of the Manimuthar Dam & the Manimuthar Water Falls, the Manjolai area comprises Tea Plantations, Small settlements around the tea plantations; Upper Kodaiyar Dam and a windy view point called Kuthiravetti The Tea Plantations and the whole of Manjolai Estates are tea operated by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd on Forest Lands leased by the Government of Tamil Nadu. There are 3 Tea Estates within the Manjolai area - Manjolai Estate, Manimutharu Estate & Oothu Estate. The Estates are located on elevations ranging between 2,300 ft. to 4,200 ft.. The estates, road & the settlements in the Manjolai area are managed by The Bombay Burmah Trading Corporation Ltd. Images of Manjolai Hills can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/59865572@N00/sets/72157627351253129/
The Papanasanathar Temple the famous shrine in Papanasam which lies on the banks of Thambaraparani river where the main deity is Lord Shiva in the name of Papanasar பாவங்களை அழிக்கும் இடம். The name of the Goddess is Lord Loganayaki who is also known as Ulagambigai. This Papanasar temple is first among the NavaKailayams where the Navagraha known for this temple is Surya. Papanasar is mainly known for his healing powers where he seems to be the medicine for any diseases in the world. He has the power to cure any diseases for his disciples who really have the love and affection on him. The temple is famous for its Chittirai Peruvila where the Urchavam used to happen for 13 days. This is in memory of Saint Agasthiyar where he got the Kalyana dharshanam of Lord Shiva and Goddess Parvati in RishabaVahana along with his wife Ulobamuthirai. The body of Lord Papanasar is wholly and naturally made of Rudraksha who is also known as Rudrakshanathar. The old name of Papanasar is VairajaLingam. Thiruvalluvar arts college is famous in this area. The Maha Puskaram Festival which occurs once in 144 years, was inaugurated by Honourable Tamil Nadu Governor on 10 October 2018 by taking a holybath in the Tamiraparani river, opposite the Sivan Temple and continues till 21 October 2018.
