The Kabini River is one of the major tributaries of the river Cauvery in southern India, It originates in Wayanad district of Kerala state by the confluence of the Panamaram River and the Mananthavady
Kapila River from Kabinigiri, Kerala
Panoramic view of central Kabini Reservoir, Karnataka
Indian coracles are used on the Kabini river
The Mettur Dam is one of the largest dams in India, built during colonial rule, and the largest in Tamil Nadu, located across the river Kaveri where it enters the plains. Built in 1934, it took nine y
Kabini River
…villages and 14 hamlets and also a prominent source of drinking water to Mysuru and Bengaluru. Further significant amount of water is discharged to the Mettur reservoir in Tamil Nadu to fulfill the state's needs. The dam is spread over an area of 55 hectares covering forests, rivers, lakes and valleys. This dam also…
River Cauvery crossing Mettur Dam
Architect of Mettur Dam Colonel W.M. Ellis, C.I.E, R.E