1. The Kaveri is an Indian River which is known as Cauvery in English. It is considered as one of the largest rivers in South India.
2. It is estimated that kaveri river spread over 81,155 km2 which is about 2.7% of the total geographical area of the country. Kaveri river originates from Talakaveri, Karnataka and ends in Poompuhar, Tamilnadu.
3. Kaveri rises at an elevation of 1,341 m at Talakaveri. Kaveri river basin covers 3 states and an union territory including Karnataka (43,000 km2), Tamilnadu (34,200km2), Kerala (3,000 km2) and Podicherry (160 km2).
4. River Kaveri is listed as one of the longest and sacred rivers in India. 50% of Tamil agriculture lands depend only on Kaveri and its tributes. It’s considered as a lifeline for millions of Tamil people.
5. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, Mettur Dam, Gorur dam, Harangi dam, Kabini dam, Amaravati dam and Banasura Sagar are the Dams which lie across kaveri. Krishna Raja Sagara Dam is the Largest dam in Kaveri river, located in Karnataka.
6. Kaveri has many popular tributes named Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Arkavathy, Lakshmanana Tirtha, Noyyal and Amaravati. Total length of kaveri is 800 km and enters in Bay of Bengal.
7. People of Tamil Nadu consider this as River as God and praise them by Aadi Perukku. Cauvery is celebrated with offerings.
8. River Kaveri is popular religious spot for Hindus. Some important spots are Talakad, Srirangapatna, Bhavani, Tirumakudal Narasipur, Musiri, Kodumudi, Tiruchirappalli, Kulithalai, Thiruvaiyaru, Srirangam, Swamimalai, Thirukattupalli, Mayavaram, Kumbakonam, Poompuhar.
9. 54 % (44,016 km2) of Basin ares lies on Tamilnadu. Kaveri River splits in two places in Karnataka. One at Shivanasamudra, Kaveri plunges as Gagana Chukki and Bara Chukki Falls and creates the island of Srirangapatna near Mysore. Another island is Srirangam in Tamilnadu.
Kaveri River Facts – Hogenakal falls :
10. Cauvery river makes a beautiful waterfall in Karnataka –In Tamil Nadu border Hogenakal Falls lie. Hogenakal Falls called as “Niagara of India”.
11. It is located in the Dharmapuri, Tamilnadu lies on the Cauvery River. Its cloud of mist and spray will amaze you.
12. Hogenakal Falls is one of the beautiful tourist attractions in Tamilnadu.
Quick Kaveri River Facts :
| Header | Information |
|---|---|
| Countries | India |
| States | Karnataka, Tamilnadu, Kerala, Podicherry |
| Autonomous Region | Talakaveri |
| Branches | Harangi, Hemavati, Kabini, Bhavani, Arkavathy, Lakshmanana Tirtha, Noyyal and Amaravati |
| City | Guwahati, Dibrugarh, Tezpur |
| Source | Talakaveri, Karnataka |
| Elevation | 1,341 m (17,093 ft) |
| Length | 765 km |
| Basin | 81,155 km2 |
| Discharge | Bay of Bengal,677 m3/s |
