Cauvery river, Karnataka, May 2009: ramki | leica photography http://ramki.zenfolio.com/p443067700 The Kaveri River also spelled Cauvery in English, is one of the major rivers of India, which is considered sacred by Hindus. The origin of the river is traditionally placed at Talakaveri, Kodagu district in the Western Ghats in the state of Karnataka, flows generally south and east through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu and across the southern Deccan plateau through the southeastern lowlands, emptying into the Bay of Bengal through two principal mouths.<br/><br/>The river is considered to rise at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu, though there is not a flow at this point all year round. The river Kaveri – one of the seven sacred rivers (sapta sindhu) of India – is one of the most important rivers in south India.<br/><br/>Just as the monsoon was breaking, we visited Anandadhama Retreat near Sangama on the banks of river Cauvery, amidst virgin Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary and in the vicinity of renowned Shantidhama -- a unique gurukul (an ancient way to schooling). <br/><br/>The monsoon skies and the moods of the river are to be seen to be believed! en-us (C) ramki | leica photography ramki@wildventures.com (ramki | leica photography) Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:14:36 GMT Tue, 11 Aug 2009 06:45:00 GMT India Asia Travel and Places http://ramki.zenfolio.com/img/s2/v4/p987248146-10.jpg Cauvery river, Karnataka, May 2009: ramki | leica photography http://ramki.zenfolio.com/p443067700 120 80 Monsoon breaks leaving Bangalore http://ramki.zenfolio.com/p443067700/e22CCC276

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