Hogenakkal Waterfalls is a popular tourist destination located in the Dharmapuri district of the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. It is often referred to as the "Niagara Falls of India" due to its resemblance to the famous Niagara Falls in North America. The name "Hogenakkal" is derived from two Kannada words: "Hoge," meaning smoke, and "Kal," meaning rock. This name is apt because the water from the Cauvery River, which flows through a rocky terrain, creates a misty appearance that looks like smoke rising from the rocks.