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Sivasamudram Falls

waterfall, India
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Sivasamudram Falls are a series of rapids on the Kaveri River in southern India. Located in Karnataka state, these falls are divided into two series: Bhar Chukki and Gagana Chukki. They plunge a total of 320 feet (100 meters) and can reach a width of 1,000 feet (300 meters) during the rainy season. The falls are significant for supplying hydroelectric power to nearby cities like Mysuru and Bengaluru.1

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  1. Kaveri River
  2. Jog Falls

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