42-463: The Kaveri (also known as Cauvery ) is a major river flowing across Southern India . It is the third largest river in the region after Godavari and Krishna . The catchment area of the Kaveri basin is estimated to be 81,155 km (31,334 sq mi) and encompasses the states of Tamil Nadu , Karnataka , Kerala , and the union territory of Puducherry . The river rises at Talakaveri in
84-430: A total length of about 800 km (500 mi). The major tributaries include Amaravati , Arkavati , Bhavani , Hemavati , Kabini , Lakshmana Tirtha , and Noyyal . There are a number of dams on the river which form part of an extensive irrigation system and are used for the generation of hydroelectric power . The river has supported agriculture for centuries and has served as the lifeline of several kingdoms in
126-507: Is 9 km and to Munikal Caves (Pakshipathalam) is 7 km. Trekkers need to seek the permission of Range Forest Officer at Srimangala. Brahmagiri is about 11 km from Tirunelli . The Periya ghat road connects Mananthavady to Kannur and Thalassery. The Thamarassery mountain road connects Calicut with Kalpetta. The Kuttiady mountain road connects Vatakara with Kalpetta and Mananthavady. The Palchuram mountain road connects Kannur and Iritty with Mananthavady. The road from Nilambur to Ooty
168-522: Is a mountain range in the Western Ghats of south India . It is situated on the border between Kodagu district in Karnataka state in the north and Wayanad district of Kerala state on the south. Brahmagiri Hill, at 1608 m height, near Tirunelli is a scenic tourist attraction. The top of Brahmagiri Hill is well forested and has much wildlife. Talakaveri is located on the northern section of
210-465: Is also connected to Wayanad through the village of Meppadi. The nearest railway station is at Mysore and Thalassery and the nearest airports are Kozhikode International Airport -120 km, Bengaluru International Airport -290 km, Mangalore International Airport - 235 km and Kannur International Airport - 58 km. 11°57′N 75°57′E / 11.950°N 75.950°E / 11.950; 75.950 This article related to
252-656: Is also home to the mugger crocodile ( Crocodylus palustris ), smooth-coated otter (Lutrogale perspicillata), and hump-backed mahseer (Tor remadevii). The total watershed of the basin is 81,155 km (31,334 sq mi) and the riparian zone of the river consists of 43,856 km (16,933 sq mi) in Tamil Nadu, 34,273 km (13,233 sq mi) in Karnataka, 2,866 km (1,107 sq mi) in Kerala , and 160 km (62 sq mi) in
294-694: Is also mentioned as Ardha gaṅgā meaning Half Ganga in Mahabharata and other literature, due to its purported mythology of having arisen from the Ganges. Marudvṛdhā is another hypothesised name for this river, meaning "the beloved of the Maruts " in Sanskrit. The river arises at Talakaveri in Kodagu district of Karnataka . The source of the river is located at an altitude of 1,341 m (4,400 ft) in
336-603: Is headed by the Prime Minister of India and consists of the Chief Ministers of the riparian states as its consituent members. On 16 February 2018, the Supreme Court ruled that Karnataka will get 284.75 tmc ft, Tamil Nadu will get 404.25 tmc ft, Kerala will get 30 tmc ft and Puducherry will get 7 tmc ft of water from the river. An additional 10 tmc ft was reserved for environmental protection and 4 tmc ft
378-590: Is made up of two sub-zones, forest and agro-ecosystem. The forest vegetation consists of a mix of dry deciduous , evergreen forests , and grasslands . As per a study, about 12,850 km (4,960 sq mi) of natural vegetation was lost in the river basin between 1965 to 2016. The basin has a variety of flora with major species including Terminalia arjuna , Tamarindus indica , Pongamia pinnata , Salix tetrasperma , Ficus benghalensis , Ficus religiosa , Eucalyptus torticornis , and Diospyros montana . There are many protected areas spread across
420-597: Is mentioned as both a river and a goddess in various Hindu texts such as the Mahabharata and the Puranas . The river is mentioned as one of the seven holy Gangas and bathing in the river is said to grant one's desired as per the Sivapurana . The Varaha Purana states that the river flows from the five great mountains and gives longevity to those who drink the waters of the river. The Skanda Purana narrates
462-820: The Bhavani River in Tamil Nadu, Hemavathy Dam (37.1 tmc ft) on the Hemavathi River , Kabini Dam (18.5 tmc ft) on the Kabini River , and Harangi Dam (9.5 tmc ft) on the Harangi River in Karnataka are major dams on the tributaries of Kaveri. The dispute over the sharing of Kaveri waters began in 1807 when the Madras Presidency objected to the plans of the Mysore kingdom to develop irrigation projects. After initial discussions failed,
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#1732772050514504-689: The Brahmagiri range in the Western Ghats . The source is located at an elevation of 1,341 m (4,400 ft) in the Kodagu district of Karnataka. The river flows for about 320 km (200 mi) through the Deccan plateau in Karnataka before entering Tamil Nadu. It flows further eastward in Tamil Nadu for 416 km (258 mi) before flowing into the Bay of Bengal near Poompuhar in Mayiladuthurai district of Tamil Nadu. The river flows for
546-604: The Brahmagiri Hills of the Western Ghats . Its follows a rough upper course consisting of rocky beds and high banks. Once it leaves the Kodagu hills, it flows eastwards and forms a series of rapids and falls. It flows through a narrow gorge onto the Deccan plateau and drops about 18–24 m (59–79 ft) at Chunchanakatte Falls . The river forms the island of Srirangapatna and widens to 900–1,200 ft (270–370 m) before flowing south-east. At Shivanasamudra ,
588-742: The British Raj intervened and a six rule agreement called the General Agreement of 1892 was signed. After Indian Independence , article 262 of the Constitution of India provided powers to the Government of India to adjudicate on inter-state disputes on water sharing. The Government of India constituted the Cauvery Water Disputes Tribunal (CWDT) on 2 June 1990 to adjudicate the water dispute between
630-697: The Himalayas . The Deccan rivers system consists of rivers in Peninsular India , that drain into the Bay of Bengal and the Arabian Sea . There are numerous short coastal rivers, predominantly on the West coast . There are few inland rivers, which do not drain into sea. Most of the rivers in India originate from the four major watersheds in India. The Himalayan watershed is the source of majority of
672-531: The Hogenakkal Falls . After the falls, the river flows southwards towards Mettur Dam and joins its main right bank tributary Bhavani at Kooduthurai . The river flows eastwards through Erode and Karur , and widens further before entering the Tiruchirappalli district . It splits into two branches with the northern part called as Kollidam River and the southern part of the river retaining
714-558: The Mahanadi and the Kaveri . As per the classification of Food and Agriculture Organization , the rivers systems are combined into 20 river units, which includes 14 major rivers systems and 99 smaller river basins grouped into six river units. The Ganges-Brahmaputra-Meghna basin is the largest, which covers 34% of the land area and contributes to nearly 59% of the available water resources. Brahmagiri (Karnataka) Brahmagiri ,
756-761: The President of India asked the Supreme Court of India to rule on the validity and legality of the tribunal under the Constitution. In November 1991, the Supreme Court opined that the order needs to be published by the central government in the Official Gazette, which was done on 1 December 1991. In May 1992, the Government of Tamil Nadu filed a case in the Supreme Court to direct the Indian Government to pass necessary orders to ensure
798-573: The Sankethi word for "river" from the language spoken by the Sankethi people , who live along its waters. Cauvery is the anglicized version of the original name. The river is also known by other names. In ancient Tamil literature , the river was called Ponni meaning "the golden one" in reference to the fine silt it deposits. It is known as Daksina gaṅgā meaning the " Ganges of the South" indicating its geographical location and its significance. It
840-648: The Tamil literature Manimekalai , Agastya drank the Ganges River in anger, when the floods destroyed his tapas and later released it in South India. Silapathikaram mentions Kaveri as the daughter of Kavera. In Theravada Buddhism , Kaveri is mentioned as a water channel. It is part of the twenty canal-systems associated with the reservoir Parakkamasamudda that existed in the Polonnaruwa region during
882-665: The Brahmagiri from which the river sprang. Rama is said to have dedicated a Shiva Kshethra known as Rajeshwara Temple on the banks of river Lakshmana Tirtha. The Lakshmana Tirtha river eventually flows into the Kaveri River. One Jain Temple is also present here built by Kadamba dynasty. Nishani Motte is a peak in Brahmagiri range of hills. Brahmagiri can be reached by a trek from Mananthavady (29 km east) or from Kutta. From Karnataka side, trek to Brahmagiri from Irupu Falls
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#1732772050514924-545: The Kerala side. Pakshipathalam has a cave that is said to have been used by rishis in ancient times. On the Karnataka side it is also known by the name of Munikal cave. Iruppu (or Irpu or Lakshmana Tirtha) Falls of the Lakshmana Tirtha River lies on the Karnataka side of Brahmagiri. According to legend, when Rama and Lakshmana were searching for Sita , they became thirsty. Lakshmana shot an arrow into
966-527: The drought-stricken land. Another story narrates that during the Samudra Manthana , or churning of the Ocean of Milk , Mohini and Lopamudra retrieved the nectar of immortality for the gods. Afterwards, Brahma took care of Lopamudra as his daughter and later offered her to king Kavera, who renamed her as Kaveri. When Kaveri grew up she prayed to Brahma to transform her into a purifying river. As per
1008-492: The goddess Kaveri. The river is mentioned in various Hindu religious texts including the Mahabharata and the Puranas . In ancient Tamil literature , the river is referenced to as Ponni meaning "the golden one". Kaveri is mentioned in Sanskrit as a holy river in various Hindu religious texts including the Mahabharata and the Puranas . The name itself might have had different etymologies. As per Skanda Purana ,
1050-780: The implementation of the provisions of the tribunal order. In April 1997, the Attorney General of India reverted that the central government has prepared a scheme under the Inter-State Water Disputes Act, 1956 for the implementation of the tribunal award and the Cauvery Water Authority (CRA) and Cauvery Monitoring Committee (CMC) were formed subsequently as a part of the Cauvery Water (Implementation of Interim Orders of 1991 and all subsequent Tribunal Orders) Scheme, 1998. The CRA
1092-866: The major river systems in India including the three longest rivers–the Ganges , the Brahmaputra and the Indus . These three river systems are fed by more than 5000 glaciers. The Aravalli range in the north-west serves the origin of few of the rivers such as the Chambal , the Banas and the Luni rivers. The Narmada and Tapti rivers originate from the Vindhya and Satpura ranges in Central India . In
1134-547: The name Kaveri. After flowing for 16 km (9.9 mi), the two branches converge around the Srirangam island. The river further branches off into 36 different channels before emptying into the Bay of Bengal near Puhar in Mayiladuthurai district . The river traverses for about 416 km (258 mi) in Tamil Nadu for a total length of about 800 km (500 mi). The Kaveri River has 21 major tributaries. The largest tributary Hemavati , and Lakshmana Tirtha join
1176-404: The past. Access to the river's waters has been a cause of dispute among the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu for decades. The Kaveri basin is a densely populated region, with several towns and cities located on its banks. The river is considered as sacred by the people of Southern India and is considered to be among the seven holy rivers of India. The river is often personified and worshiped as
1218-729: The peninsular India, majority of the rivers originate from the Western Ghats and flow towards the Bay of Bengal, while only a few rivers flow from east to west from the Eastern Ghats to the Arabian sea. This is because of the difference in elevation of the Deccan plateau, which slopes gently from the west to the east. The largest of the peninsular rivers include the Godavari , the Krishna ,
1260-469: The range, near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district (Coorg), in the South Indian state of Karnataka. Thirunelli Temple , dedicated to Lord Vishnu , lies on the Kerala side of Brahmagiri. The temple was constructed in an ancient style and includes 30 granite pillars. According to legend, the temple was constructed by Lord Brahma himself. Pakshipathalam at an altitude of 1740 m is another attraction on
1302-402: The reign of king Parakramabahu I . Rivers of India With a land area of 3,287,263 km (1,269,219 sq mi) consisting of diverse ecosystems, India has many rivers systems and perennial streams. The rivers of India can be classified into four groups – Himalayan, Deccan, Coastal, and Inland drainage. The Himalayan rivers, mainly fed by glaciers and snow melt, arise from
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1344-531: The riparian states and territories in the river basin. In an order passed in June 1991, the CWDT directed Karnataka to release 205 tmc ft of water per year to Tamil Nadu based on a specific schedule. The water was to be released in four equal installments in a particular month and any shortfall would need to be covered in the subsequent week. Tamil Nadu was directed to provide 6 tmc ft of water to Puducherry. In July 1991,
1386-419: The river arose after Ganesha took a form of a crow and toppled sage Agastya 's kamandala . The river then took its name from the Tamil language words kā meaning "crow" and viri meaning "spread" literally translating to "spread by a crow". It might also mean a river with wide spread banks as viri can also be translated as wide spread. The etymology of the river might have also been derived from kāviri ,
1428-487: The river at Krishna Raja Sagara . Kabini is another major contributor to the flow of Kaveri and joins the river in Karnataka. It meets with its second largest tributary Bhavani at Kooduthurai in Bhavani and two other tributaries Noyyal , and Amaravati join further down the stream in Tamil Nadu. Other tributaries of Kaveri include Shimsha , Arkavati , Sarabanga , and Thirumanimutharu . Source: The Kaveri basin
1470-508: The river basin including significant tiger and elephant habitats. The basin provides habitat to a range of animal species such as gaur , leopard , sloth bear , Bengal tiger , Indian elephant , Nilgiri tahr , grizzled giant squirrel , and various species of deer, wild boar and reptiles. The river also hosts a variety of avifauna including the painted stork ( Mycteria leucocephala ), spot-billed pelican ( Pelecanus philippensis ), and black-headed ibis ( Threskiornis melanocephalus ). It
1512-616: The river drops 91 m (299 ft) and forms the Shivanasamudra Falls , one of the largest waterfalls in the country. After forming the island of Shivanasamudra, the river converges and passes through the Mekedatu gorge. After flowing for 320 km (200 mi) in Karnataka, the river flows for about 64 km (40 mi) along the Karnataka- Tamil Nadu border. The river enters Tamil Nadu and forms
1554-410: The union territory of Puducherry . Over half of the Kaveri basin is arable and the most cultivated crops are rice and sugarcane . An estimate at the time of the first Five Year Plan put the total flow of the river at 15 cubic kilometres (12,000,000 acre⋅ft), of which 60% was used for irrigation. The river is also used for drinking water and hydroelectric power generation. The Grand Anicut
1596-411: The various origins of the river. Shiva filled Agastya 's bowl with Kaveri, who flowed as a river with the help of Ganesha . In another legend, Lopamudra becomes Agastya's wife and takes on a form of water during a severe drought in South India. Agastya carries her in his small brass water pot and Ganesha, in the form of crow, knocks the water pot down. The spilled water runs down the hill and onto
1638-631: Was constructed by a Chola King in 2nd century CE. The hydroelectric plant built on the Sivanasamudra Falls in 1902 was the first hydroelectric plant in Asia. The Mettur Dam in Tamil Nadu was constructed in 1934 and the Stanley Reservoir formed by the dam has a capacity of 93.4 tmc ft . Krishna Raja Sagara in Karnataka is the second largest dam on the river and has a capacity of 49.5 tmc ft . Bhavanisagar Dam (32.8 tmc ft) on
1680-553: Was formed in the Late Jurassic to Early Cretaceous period during Gondwana breakup and opening of the Indian Ocean . Most of the basin is made up of Precambrian rocks and the two major rock types that are found are metamorphic and igneous rocks. Closepet granite is found in the upper parts of the Kaveri basin and Charnockite rocks are only found in the central part. A 2017 paper proposed that an impact structure
1722-450: Was present in the vicinity of the Kaveri river. The run-off from the river does not drain off quickly because of the shape of the river basin, which limits the occurrence of floods. It is a perennial river fed mostly by monsoons . Four distinct seasons occur in the basin with hot and cold seasons sandwiching the monsoon seasons. The river basin is fed by South-West monsoon in Karnataka, and North-East monsoon in Tamil Nadu. The Kaveri basin
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1764-454: Was reserved for wastage into the sea. The court directed the government to form a Cauvery Water Management Authority (CWMA) within six weeks and acting on the Supreme Court's direction, the central government constituted the CMWA in June 2018. In Hinduism , the river is considered one of seven holy rivers in India. The river is personified and worshiped as the river goddess Kaveri Amman . Kaveri
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