Nallambal Lake is a reasonably big lake situated west of Thirunallar and on the way from Thirunallaru temple towards Kumbakonam.
We visited the lake last weekend on August 15th. Since this region receives the rainfall mostly from October-December, lake was dry when we visited there. However, there is a small canal and a check dam which was filled with water and water was flowing. Though the canal does not have a proper footsteps to climb down and access the canal, people were still taking bath by using the canal bund. Perhaps the depth in the canal might not be very high.
More than the lack of water, what is more appalling is the lack of maintenance. Roads by the boundary of the lake are in dilapidated condition. Shrubs going everywhere. I could see few people even consuming liquor there. It is not advisable to go there with ladies in odd hours. Size of the lake is similar to the size of lake in Lalbagh, Bangalore. If properly maintained, it could attract visitors coming to Thirunallaru. Unfortunately, this lake has not got the attention of both TN and Pondichery governments.
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