Sharavathi
Sign in to saveSharāvati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, located in Sagar, is formed by this river. The river itself and the regions around it are rich in biodiversity and are home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
Key facts
- River.name
- Sharavati
- River.name_other
- Sharavati River
- River.image
- Mighty_Jog.jpg
- River.image_size
- 300
- River.image_caption
- Jog Falls formed by the Sharavati river.
- River.subdivision_type1
- Country
- River.subdivision_name1
- India
- River.subdivision_type2
- State
- River.subdivision_name2
- Karnataka
- River.subdivision_type5
- Cities
- River.subdivision_name5
- Sagar, Honnavar ,Hosanagara
- River.length_km
- 128
- River.discharge1_location
- Honnavar
- River.source1
- Ambutheertha
- River.source1_location
- Thirthahalli Taluk, Shimoga, Karnataka
- River.mouth
- Laccadive Sea
- River.mouth_location
- Honnavar, Uttara Kannada, Karnataka
- River.basin_size_km2
- 2985
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Article
17 sectionsContents
- Origin and topography
- Geology
- Climate
- Rainfall
- Temperature
- Humidity
- Dams
- Linganamakki dam
- Gerusoppa dam
- Waterfalls
- Jog Falls
- Flora and fauna
- Sharavati Valley Wildlife Sanctuary
- Places of interest
- Honnemaradu
- Notes
- External links
Sharāvati is a river which originates and flows entirely within the state of Karnataka in India. It is one of the few westward flowing rivers of India and a major part of the river basin lies in the Western Ghats. The famous Jog Falls, located in Sagar, is formed by this river. The river itself and the regions around it are rich in biodiversity and are home to many rare species of flora and fauna.
==Origin and topography== thumb|left|Sharavati River The river Sharavati originates at a place called Ambutheertha in the Thirthahalli taluk. According to ancient legend, Rama, one of the major deities in Hinduism, shot at the ground with his Ambu (translates to bow and arrow) because his wife, Sita, was thirsty. When his arrow hit the ground, water poured out (translates to Thirtha) and quenched her thirst. Because the river, according to the legend, originated with this event, the river is called "Sharavati" as "Shara" translates to arrow.