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| Varada River | |
|---|---|
 Varada river atBanavasi | |
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| Location | |
| Country |  India |
| State | Karnataka |
| Region | Malenadu |
| Districts | Uttara Kannada Shivamogga Haveri |
| Cities | Banavasi Sagara |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | VaradaMoola |
| Mouth | Tungabhadra River |
• location | Galaganatha |
TheVarada River[1] (Verada River[2]) is ariver in centralKarnataka,India. It originates in Varadamoola . It is a tributary of theTungabhadra River.
The Varada river originates nearVardamoola inSagara of Karnataka. It flows through theWestern Ghats and enters the central districts of Karnataka, (Haveri andBellary). The river joins the Tungabhadra River atGalaganath.[3]
It is important to the wellbeing of theKannada people along its course.Dams have been constructed along the river's course, providingwater forirrigation and domestic purposes duringsummer. There are, however, no major irrigation projects on this river, although the government is considering one.
The river hasdivine association for Indians.
Shringarishi was once in deep penance, praying for forgiveness, from Lord vishnu, for committing the Bramhahatyadosha. Sriman Narayana appeared before him and poured gangajal on the rishi's head. This gangajal formed the Varada river.
14°55′47″N75°40′56″E / 14.92972°N 75.68222°E /14.92972; 75.68222
