TheKumaradhara River is a west-flowing river in the state ofKarnataka,India. One of the two major rivers ofSullia, it merges with theNetravati River atUppinangadi before flowing to theArabian Sea.[1] The merging of the rivers is a major event for the local villagers, as they crowd the river banks to watch what they call the "Sangama", which is a Sanskrit word forconfluence.
This river is the chief tributary ofNetravathi. Kumaradhara originates inPushpagiri Wildlife Sanctuary inKodagu district, at an elevation of 1,600 metres (5,200 ft) above mean sea level. Along its course it creates the beautifulMallalli falls. It passes through lush evergreen forest ofBisle Valley, fed by numerous smaller streams.It merges into Netravati at Uppinangadi inDakshin Kannada at an elevation of 40 metres above theMSL. The total length of river is about 80 kilometres.
The river passes through two major towns; Kukke Subrahmanya and Uppinangadi.
It is believed that pilgrims visiting theKukke Subrahmanya Temple inSubrahmanya, must cross the Kumaradhara River, taking a holy bath in it before they go on to the temple to haveDarśana.
A 3 mega-wattBeedalli mini Hydel project has been built in the upstream of Mallalli waterfall. This causes safety concern about the tourists visiting the waterfalls.
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