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{{Infobox waterfall<br />
| name = Shivanasamudra Falls<br />
| alt_name = Barachukki and Gaganachukki Falls<br />
| photo = Barahachukki.jpg<br />
| photo_caption = Shivanasamudra Kaveri Falls<br />
| location = [[mandya|mandya]], [[Karnataka]], [[India]]<br />
| coords = {{coord|12.3|77.177|display=inline,title}}<br />
| watercourse = Kaveri River<br />
| type = Segmented <br />
| height = {{convert|90|m|ft}}<br />
| height_longest = <br />
| number_drops = Gaganachukki, Barachukki<br />
| average_flow = 934 cubic metres/s (33,000 cubic ft/s)<br />
| world_rank = <br />
|map=Karnataka}}<br />
'''Shivanasamudra Falls''' is a waterfall in [[Chamarajanagar district]]<nowiki/>of the state of [[Karnataka]], [[India]]. It is situated along the river Kaveri, which forms here the boundary to the [[Chamarajanagar district]] and [[Mandya district]]. Barachukki Falls in [[Kollegal]] Taluk [[Chamarajanagar district]] and Gaganachukki Falls in [[Malavalli]] Taluk [[Mandya district]] and is the location of one of the first [[Hydroelectricity|hydro-electric]] [[power station]]s in Asia, which was set up in 1902.The project was designed by Diwan [[K. Seshadri Iyer|Sheshadri Iyer]] , Diwan Sir M Vishveshwaraya<br />
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==Waterfalls==<br />
The Shivanasamudra Falls is on the [[Kaveri River]] after the river has found its way through the rocks and [[ravine]]s of the [[Deccan Plateau]] and drops off to form waterfalls.<ref>{{cite web |url= http://www.bengaloorutourism.com/shivanasamudra-falls.php|title=Shivanasamudra Falls }}</ref> The island town of [[Shivanasamudra]] divides the river into twin waterfalls. This creates the fourth largest island in the course of the river.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} A group of ancient temples is located here and there likely was a village.<br />
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This is a segmented waterfall. Segmented waterfalls occur where the water flow is broken into two or more channels before dropping over a cliff, resulting in multiple sides by side waterfalls. It has an average width of {{convert|305|meters}}, a height of {{convert|98|m|abbr=on}}, and an average volume of {{convert|934|m3/s}}. The maximum recorded volume is {{convert|18,887|m3/s}}.<br />
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It is a perennial waterfall. The time of best flow are the [[monsoon]] season of July to October.<ref name="waterfall">{{cite web<br />
|url=http://www.world-waterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=149<br />
|title=World Waterfall Database<br />
|access-date=2012-07-07 <br />
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A common misconception about these waterfalls is that the left segment is called Gaganachukki and the right segment is called Bharachukki. In reality the Bharachukki falls<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/192518/Barachukki-waterfalls-Shivanasamudra-Sivasamudram]</ref> are a few kilometers to the south-west of the Gaganachukki falls.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/1284526/Gagganchucki-waterfalls]</ref> This is due to the Kaveri river itself splitting a few kilometers to the south into western and eastern branches.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/5483146/Bridge-on-Kaveri-Branch-on-way-to-Bharachukki-There-is-also-a-low-lining-bridge]</ref> The western branch results in the twin waterfalls of Gaganachukki, whereas the eastern branch results in the Bharachukki falls. The Gaganachukki waterfalls are best viewed from the Shivanasamudra watch tower.<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/433206/Sivasamudram-watch-tower]</ref> Most of the pictures showing the twin waterfalls are taken from that location. There is another approach to the Gaganachukki falls from the Darga Hazrath Mardane Gaib (Imam Ali).<ref>[http://wikimapia.org/330695/Darga-Hazrath-Mardane-Gaib-R]</ref> Despite warnings being posted, people climb down the rocks and attempt to view the waterfalls from behind/top, resulting in many fatal accidents. It is {{convert|139|km|abbr=on}} from the city of [[Bangalore]].<br />
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==Temples==<br />
[[Ranganathaswamy Temple, Shivanasamudra|Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple]] located here is built in the Dravidian style of architecture. Sri Ranganathaswamy here is also referred to as "Madhya Ranga", who is highly revered by Sri Vaishnava devotees among others. Among all the three Rangas, the deity here is believed to represent the youth form of God and hence is also fondly referred to as 'Mohana Ranga' and 'Jaganmohana Ranga'. Madhya Ranga is an ancient temple housing a beautiful idol, yet being located remotely sees few visitors. The temple often remains closed to visitors as the local priest is not punctual, and the Karnataka government temple authority has done little to maintain and promote this place.<ref>http://rcmysore-portal.kar.nic.in/temples/shivanasamudratemple/about.html</ref> There are three more temples on three other sides of the island.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}<br />
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The ancient [[Someshwara Temple, Kolar|Sri Someshwara Temple]] is another famous temple here at Sivasamudram. Adi guru Sri Shankaracharya is said to have visited this place and established a "Sri Chakra". It is unusually believed that the Someshwara Linga here has existed much before the Ranganantha idol and that the Saptarshis was performing pooja and worshipping this Linga.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}<br />
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The Shakthi Devathe temple of Vanadurga Devi is {{convert|1|km}} away from the Someshwara temple.{{citation needed|date=December 2019}}<br />
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==Power-generation==<br />
India's second hydro-electric power station is located at the waterfall and is still functional.{{citation needed|date=October 2020}} This station was commissioned by the [[List of Diwans of Mysore|Diwan]] of [[Mysore kingdom|Mysore]], Sir [[K. Seshadri Iyer]]. The power generated here was initially used in [[Kolar Gold Fields]]. India's first hydro-electric power station is located at Darjeeling [[Sidrapong Hydroelectric Power Station]]. They were among the first in Asia.<br />
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One can visit the power station by obtaining special permission through [[Karnataka Power Corporation]]. Travelling in British built winch lift is an experience.<br />
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== Transportation ==<br />
There are several buses available from Bangalore KR Market and Malavalli to Milega. It is recommended to board off at Satya Gala Hand Post; the distance being {{convert|2|km}}.<br />
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Many [[three-wheeler]]s are available between the falls and the hand post. Recently many eco-friendly resorts, like [http://chukkimane.com/ Chukkimane], have emerged near to these waterfalls which offer a night stay for the travelers who would wish to spend another day at the falls.<br />
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There is a small restaurant run by [[Karnataka State Tourism Development Corporation]] at Gaganachukki Falls. Apart from this, tourists have to come to the highway where there are few dhabhas.{{which lang|date=August 2021}}<br />
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==Gallery==<br />
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File:Bharachukki.JPG|Bharachukki Falls Sivasamudram<br />
File:Barachukki - a revelation.jpg|Barachukki<br />
File:The Beer Chukki Falls, Mysore.jpg|Barachukki Falls, c. 1905<br />
File:Shivanasamudram.JPG|Sivasamudram Falls<br />
File:SivanaSamudra.JPG|Sivasamudram in full flow<br />
File:BarachukkiFalls1.JPG|Sivasamudram at Barachukki <br />
File:The Kaveri Falls at Swasamudram, South India.jpg|The Kaveri Falls, c. 1905<br />
File:ShivanasamudraFalls 7660.JPG|Rainbow over the falls</gallery><br />
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==See also==<br />
*[[List of waterfalls by flow rate]]<br />
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==Notes==<br />
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*{{cite web|url=http://www.allplacesindia.com/Karnataka_Tourist_Places/Mandya_Tourist_Places/Shivanasamudra-Falls-Mandya.html |title=Tourist Places/Attractions in mandya District |work=All Places India |access-date=13 August 2014}}<br />
*{{cite news|title=Shortage of water hits power generation at Shivanasamudra plant |url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/national/karnataka/shortage-of-water-hits-power-generation-at-shivanasamudra-plant/article6204729.ece|access-date=13 August 2014|work=The Hindu |date=2014-07-12}}<br />
*{{cite news|url=http://www.deccanherald.com/content/235234/shivanasamudra-soon-host-solar-power.html |title=Shivanasamudra soon to host solar power plant |access-date=13 August 2014 |work=Deccan Herald|date=17 March 2012}}<br />
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== External links ==<br />
{{commons category|Shivanasamudra Falls}}<br />
* {{Wikivoyage-inline|Shivanasamudra}}<br />
* [http://www.maplandia.com/india/karnataka/mandya/sivasamudram/ Sivasamudram Map]<br />
* [http://www.indiatravelforum.in/threads/shivanasamudra-an-entwinement-of-enchanting-droplets-and-flourishing-cascade.376/ Sivasamudram Travelogue]<br />
* [http://www.world-waterfalls.com/waterfall.php?num=149 Cauvery or Sivasamudram Falls]<br />
* [http://thinkingparticle.com/articles/shivanasamudra-waterfalls-weekend-destination-bangalore Travel Guide Sivasamudram]<br />
*[http://traveltwosome.com/day-trips-from-bangalore-10-twin-falls-shivanasamudra-plus-more/ Shivanasamudra Falls - One Day Trip Guide from Bangalore with detailed Itinerary]<br />
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