Tunga River

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The Karnataka State Pollution Control Board (KSPCB) recently identified seven sources of pollution in the Tunga river, while the district administration is investigating encroachments along its banks.

About Tunga River

• The Tunga River, also known as the Thunga River, is an important river flowing in the Karnataka state.
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  • The river originates in the Western Ghats on a hill called Varaha Parvata. 
  • The birthplace of Tunga is called Gangamoola, which is a cave inside Varaha Parvatha.
  • The river flows for 147 kilometers and then merges with the Bhadra River at Koodli, which is a small town near the city of Shimoga, Karnataka.
  • From this stage the river becomes the Tungabhadra River, which then starts flowing in the east direction and eventually merges with the Krishna River in the state of Andhra Pradesh.
• Tunga River is known for its pure, pristine waters.
• It is also well known for housing a number of religious spots on its bank.
  • Sringeri, a town located in the Chikmagalur district on the banks of the Tunga River has several temples. 
  • The Sarada Temple and the Vidyasankara Temple are the most temples on the bank of the Tunga.
• Gajanur (Tunga) is an s-shaped dam constructed over the river.

Tunga River FAQs

Q1. Where is the birthplace of Tunga River?

Ans. The birthplace of Tunga is called Gangamoola, which is a cave inside Varaha Parvatha in the Western Ghats.

Q2. What is the length of the Tunga River?

Ans. 147 kilometers

Q3. Which dam is across the Tunga River?

Ans. Gajanur (Tunga) is an s-shaped dam constructed over the Tunga River.

Source: DH