Ambuthirtha

Ambutheertha
Ambutheertha near Teerthalli
Ambuthirtha is located in Karnataka
Ambuthirtha
Ambuthirtha
Location within Karnataka
Highest point
Coordinates13°47′32″N 75°10′36″E / 13.79222°N 75.17667°E / 13.79222; 75.17667
Geography
LocationKarnataka, India
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Ambuthirtha is a culturally significant mountain located approximately 15 km (9 miles) from the village of Thirthahalli, in the Shimoga District of Karnataka, India. It is the source of the Sharavathi river.

Etymology and legend

The name "Ambuthirtha" is derived from Hindu mythology, referring to Rama's bow, also called Ambu. The mountain is also the site of Rama temple. According to legend, Rama shot an arrow into the ground because his wife, Sita, was thirsty. When his arrow hit the ground, water poured out and quenched her thirst. Because the river originated with this event, the river is called "Sharavathi" as Shara translates to an arrow. A Shivalinga marks the origin of the river at Ambuthirtha.

Hydroelectric power plants

The river has two hydroelectric plants built on it that supply electricity to much of Karnataka. The first plant, located upstream, is known as the Mahatma Gandhi Hydroelectric Power Station. The second plant, closer to the bottom of the mountain, is the Shavarathi Valley Project. The nearest city is called Hosanagara (ಹೊಸನಗರ ಶಿವಮೊಗ್ಗ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ) and is a significant employer in the area. The company that runs the plants is "Ambuthirtha Power Private Limited," headquartered in Bengaluru.

Habitation

There is a temple to Rama on this mountain, accompanied by a small pond. The water level remains constant all year round due to the Sharavathi River; small creeks feed into the pond and help maintain the pond's equilibrium. Donations from the local population finance the temple's upkeep, as it's understood in the region to be a sacred site.[1]

References

  1. ^ "AMBUTHIRTHA: Birth Place of river Sharavathi". wikimapia.org. Retrieved 30 May 2021.

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  1. ^ "Ambuthirtha - Thirthahalli Tourism". 21 July 2023. Retrieved 12 September 2024.

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