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Dain-Thlen Falls
East Khasi Hills District, Cherrapunjee, IndiaAbout
Dain-Thlen Falls is another magnificent waterfalls near Cherrapunji. It got its name from a "Thlen" or a giant snake (python) that dwelt in the caves in the area. According to legends, it is believed that the village people got hold of the snake and managed to destroy it in order to end its reign of terror. Its flesh was later feasted upon. Next to where the snake was slaughtered lays the Dain-Thlen falls. It is this legend which further increases the popularity of this falls.
