Periyar River: Quick Facts

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Periyar cow, Mulavoor koorka in the running for Ernakulam’s official species • Oct. 22, 2026, 10:00 PM ET (The Hindu)

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Map of South Asia highlighting the location of the Periyar River in southern India, with the river's name marked in orange. The map shows country borders and major surrounding countries including Pakistan, Nepal, Bhutan, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Sri Lanka, and the Maldives.

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