Nandalar River

Nandalar is a branch river of Cauvery River and flowing between Tiruvarur district and Mayiladuthurai district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It act as a border line for Thiruvarur and Mayiladuthurai Districts.

Etymology

As per the local peoples, Nandalaru => Nandu+Kal+Aaru Crab's Fossil in Rock found in this river. So this river got the name as Nandalaru.

Origin

Nandalar is a branch of River Cauvery.Nandalar river split from Cauvery near Kumbakonam and it flown through Kumbakonam, Komal, Avazhikkarai, Nallaathur. It drained in Bay of Bengal between village Chandrapadi and Tharangambadi.