1. River Krishna
By Shreya J. and group

2. Facts River Krishna is named after Lord Krishna
It originates in Mahabeleshwar,
Maharashtra
It empties in Hamasalaadeevi and joins Bay of Bengal
It’s length is about 1300 kms long

3. Tributaries A few of River Krishna’s tributaries are: Tungabadradra
Koyna
Venna
Savithri
Gayithri
Bhima
Kundali
Malaprabha
Ghataprabha
Yerla
Warma

4. Cascades of River Krishna
Krishna river cascades into:
Thummalapalle falls in Nandiwadi
Jaladurga falls
Satara falls
These falls are formed near the delta

5. Dams Many dams have been built on River Krishna.Some are: Koyna Dam
Almatti Dam
Srisalam Dam
Nagarjuna Sagar Dam

6. The Almatti Dam Project in Northern Karnataka
Main reservoir of upper Krishna project
Annual energy design is 713 million units

7. Holy Places Sangameshwar-Warna meets Krishna near Haripur
Malikarjuna temple at Srisailam- one of the 12 jyothirlingas situated on the banks of river Krishna
Amareshwara Swamy temple Amarwati- also important to Buddhists
Durga-Malleshwar temple in Vijay Wada
Krishna- Pushkaram fair is held on the banks of river once in 12 years

8. Cities on the banks of the river
Mahabaleshwar
Hamasalaadeevi
Haripur
Sangli
Kudalasangama
Srisailam
Amarwati
Guntur
Mancahalipantam
Vijay Wada

9. Soils Some types of soil found on river Krishna are: Black soil
Red soil
Laterite soil
Mixed soil

10. Industries Some industries on the banks of river Krishna are:
Gwalior silk factory
Hydro-electric projects
Irrigation projects

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