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	'''Kanva Reservoir''' is an artificial lake and tourist attraction {{convert\|69\|km\|mi\|0}} from [[Bangalore]], [[India]], formed by the damming of the Kanva River in an irrigation project.		'''Kanva Reservoir''' is an artificial lake and tourist attraction {{convert\|69\|km\|mi\|0}} from [[Bangalore]], [[India]], formed by the damming of the Kanva River in an irrigation project.

			The Kava Reservoir is an artificial lake located in the [[Channapatna]], a town famous for its wooden toys. It was built in the year '''1946''' to serve as a source of drinking water for the surrounding areas, as well as for irrigation purposes. The reservoir is formed by a dam built across the Kaveri River, which is one of the largest rivers in South India. The dam and the reservoir have become popular tourist destinations, attracting thousands of visitors every year.

			The scenic beauty of the surrounding area, combined with the serenity of the lake, make it a popular picnic spot. Visitors can engage in boating, fishing and other recreational activities. The Kava Reservoir has played a crucial role in the development of the region by providing water for drinking, irrigation and other purposes, and it continues to play an important role in the lives of the people living in the region.

	There is a [[fisheries]] training and research center near the dam, which was established to train the local residents in [[fish farming]] so that they could become economically independent.<ref name=Deccan/>		There is a [[fisheries]] training and research center near the dam, which was established to train the local residents in [[fish farming]] so that they could become economically independent.<ref name=Deccan/>
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	== Kanva Dam ==		== Kanva Dam ==
	'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert\|15\|km\|mi}} long and covers {{convert\|776\|ha\|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/>		'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert\|15\|km\|mi}} long and covers {{convert\|776\|ha\|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/>
	This Dam was built with the advice of Sir MV. It has got scenic natural beauty. Located in Ramnagar District.		This Dam was built with the advice of Sir M Vishveshwarayya,
			. It has got scenic natural beauty. Located in Ramnagar District.

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	== External links ==		== External links ==
	* ~~{{Commonscat-inline\|Kanva dam}}~~		*
	*[http://redolentreef.blogspot.com/2008/07/l.html Photos and Directions]: ''A Campers paradise''		*[http://redolentreef.blogspot.com/2008/07/l.html Photos and Directions]: ''A Campers paradise''
	*[http://rang-thecoloursoflife.blogspot.com/2007/05/daytrip-to-kanva-resrvoir.html Photo blog]		*[http://rang-thecoloursoflife.blogspot.com/2007/05/daytrip-to-kanva-resrvoir.html Photo blog]
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	\| name = Kanva Reservoir		\| name = Kanva Reservoir
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	== Kanva Dam ==		== Kanva Dam ==
	'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert\|15\|km\|mi}} long and covers {{convert\|776\|ha\|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/>		'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert\|15\|km\|mi}} long and covers {{convert\|776\|ha\|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/>
			This Dam was built with the advice of Sir MV. It has got scenic natural beauty. Located in Ramnagar District.

	== References ==		== References ==

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'''Kanva Reservoir''' is an artificial lake and tourist attraction {{convert|69|km|mi|0}} from [[Bangalore]], [[India]], formed by the damming of the Kanva River in an irrigation project.

There is a [[fisheries]] training and research center near the dam, which was established to train the local residents in [[fish farming]] so that they could become economically independent.<ref name=Deccan/>

The reservoir is surrounded by wooded hills<ref>{{cite web|title=Kanva Reservoir|url=http://www.bengaloorutourism.com/kanva-reservoir.php |website=Bengalooru Tourism}}</ref> and offers good [[birdwatching]].<ref name=Deccan>{{cite news |url=http://www.deccanherald.com/Archives/jan292004/metro16.asp |title=It is an unlikely paradise |newspaper=Deccan Herald |date=January 29, 2004 |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20080920045636/http://www.deccanherald.com/Archives/jan292004/metro16.asp |archivedate=September 20, 2008 }}</ref>

The [[cave]] temple of Purushotthama Thirtha Gavi {{convert|3|km|mi}} away is a pilgrimage center for Madhwa [[Brahmin]]s. A statue of [[Hanuman]] has been placed inside the cave.<ref name=Deccan/>

== Kanva Dam ==
'''Kanva Dam''' was built in 1946 across the Kanva River for [[irrigation]]. It is {{convert|15|km|mi}} long and covers {{convert|776|ha|acre}}.<ref name=Deccan/>

== References ==
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== External links ==
* {{Commonscat-inline|Kanva dam}}
*[http://redolentreef.blogspot.com/2008/07/l.html Photos and Directions]: ''A Campers paradise''
*[http://rang-thecoloursoflife.blogspot.com/2007/05/daytrip-to-kanva-resrvoir.html Photo blog]

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