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Malaprabha Dam, Belagavi

August 28, 2013 by Jolad Rotti

The Malaprabha dam is the shortest dam in Karnataka. It was built across the Malaprabha river in Belgaum. It is a tributary of the famous Krishna river. It is located in small town called Saundatti in Belagavi.

This dam has been designed to meet the drinking water requirements of the people of Belgaum, Dharwad, Gadag and Bagalkot.

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Malaprabha dam, Belgaum

Saundatti is located 58 kilometers away from Hubli and 112 kilometers away from Belgaum.

QUICK FACTS
 Built onRiver Malaprabha
 TypeMasonry
 Length40.23  meters
 Height154.53 meters
Length of spillway85.34 meters
Number of gates4
Filling periodFrom June to November
Depletion periodFrom  November to May
ProjectsMalaprabha dam project

Malaprabha Dam An Ancient Religious Destination

Malaprabha dam and river are located in Saundhatti, a small town in Belgaum. Saundhatti has several ancient temples and is of great architectural and historical value.

Saundhatti was the capital of Ratta Dynasty, until the capital was shifted to Belgaum. Saundhatti has a fort of its own that was built in the ancient era and is of great architectural and cultural heritage. There are around 6-7 temples that several people go and visit from different places of India in order to find solace.

Tourist Attractions and Temples Near Malaprabha Dam

The main attractions of Saundhatti are temples, forts and other places of cultural heritage. This wonderful place is surrounded by temples of different Mythological Gods. Some of the places are listed below:

  • Savadatti Fort
  • Renuka Sagara reservoir
  • Yellammaguda temples is a temple of Goddess Yellamma
  • Navilatirtha – Pilgrims take a dip here before they go pray usually
  • Shirasangi Kallika Devi temple
  • Ankeshwara temple

Also see,

  • About Dams in Karnataka
  • About Belgaum
  • Water falls in Karnataka
  • Rivers in Karnataka

Filed Under: Belgaum Tagged With: Belguam, Dams, River Malaprabha

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