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The Cauvery (also spelled Kaveri) is a major river in southern India that flows approximately 800 kilometers through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu before emptying into the Bay of Bengal. The river originates at Talakaveri in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and is considered sacred in Hindu tradition. Its waters have supported irrigation in the region since ancient times, including the Kallanai (Grand Anicut) dam constructed in the 2nd century CE. The river has been the subject of a long-running water-sharing dispute between Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
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Where does the Cauvery River start and end?
The Cauvery River originates at Talakaveri in the Western Ghats of Karnataka and flows for about 800 kilometers across southern India. It eventually empties into the Bay of Bengal, passing entirely through the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.
Why is the Cauvery River considered sacred?
The river is one of the seven holy rivers of India and is deeply revered in Hindu mythology, often personified as a goddess. Temples and pilgrimage sites line its banks, drawing worshippers who view its waters as purifying.
What is the Cauvery Water dispute?
The Cauvery River has been the center of a long-standing water dispute between the states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The conflict stems from how to share the river's water resources for agricultural irrigation, which have been heavily managed since ancient times.
What major dams are built on the Cauvery River?
The river is heavily dammed for agricultural irrigation, most notably by the Krishna Raja Sagara dam built in the 1920s. This dam was constructed under the direction of the famous engineer M. Visvesvaraya and is a crucial water management structure.
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