Where does the Kaveri River begin and end?

Where does the Kaveri River begin and end?

It rises on Brahmagiri Hill of the Western Ghats in southwestern Karnataka state, flows in a southeasterly direction for 475 miles (765 km) through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu, and descends the Eastern Ghats in a series of great falls. Kaveri River, southern India.

What was the final verdict of the Kaveri river dispute?

After hearing arguments of all the parties involved for the next 16 years, the tribunal delivered its final verdict on 5 February 2007. In its verdict, the tribunal allocated 419 TMC of water annually to Tamil Nadu and 282 TMC to Karnataka; 30 TMC of Cauvery river water to Kerala and 7 TMC to Puducherry.

How big is the dam on the Kaveri River?

Upon entering Tamil Nadu, the Kaveri continues through a series of twisted wild gorges until it reaches Hogenakal Falls and flows through a straight, narrow gorge near Salem. There the Mettur Dam, 5,300 feet (1,620 metres) long and 176 feet (54 metres) high, impounds a lake (Stanley Reservoir) of 60 square miles (155 square km).

Who are the Kodavas of the Kaveri River?

Kodavas are the Ethno-lingual community in Coorg. They are the locals of Kodagu who have lived there for many years. Kaveri is the adi-devate (presiding Goddess) for this cult of people. She is referred as Kaveramma and is a much-revered deity in the region.

Which is true about the origin of Kaveri?

There are several myths about the sacred origins of Kaveri, otherwise called the Dakshina Ganga. The most well-known is the one in Skanda Purana. When, Vishnu as Mohini was distracting the asuras to gain amritha for the devas, the goddess Lakshmi sent along Lopamudre, an apsara to assist Mohini.

Why is Kaveri River important to Hindu religion?

The Cauvery River has a lot of significance in Hindu religion. Talakaveri is an important religious hub, which is situated along the Brahmagiri Hills. The three temples near the origin of the river are visited by countless religious devotees.

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