Vamanapuram River is an 88 km (55 mi) long river in southern Kerala that flows through the northern parts of Thiruvananthapuram district. It is also the longest river in Thiruvananthapuram district. The river is also known as "Kollampuzhayaru" and "Attingalaru".The two tributaries of this river are the Upper Chittar & Manjaprayaar streams which originates near Ponmudi hill station.
| Vamanapuram River Kallar, Poovampaarayar, Attingalar Kollampuzhayaru | |
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| Native name | വാമനപുരം നദി (Malayalam) |
| Location | |
| Country | India |
| State | Kerala |
| District | Thiruvananthapuram |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | |
| • location | Chemunjimotta hills |
| • elevation | 1,860 m (6,100 ft) |
| Mouth | Anjengo Lake |
• location | Kadakkavoor |
| Length | 88 km (55 mi)[1] |
| Basin features | |
| Cities | Palode Vamanapuram Attingal Chirayinkeezhu |
| Bridges | Kallar bridge Ponnamchundu bridge Suryakanthi bridge Palode bridge Aanakulam iron bridge Chellanchy bridge Cheppilode iron bridge Aruvipuram bridge Vellumannady bridge Vamanapuram bridge Ayilam bridge Poovanpara bridge Kollampuzha bridge Pulimoottil Kadavu bridge |
Course
editThe river originates in the Chemunjimotta hills (alt. 1860m) hills on the southern side of the Western Ghats, and flows entirely through Thiruvananthapuram district of Kerala. It course ends in Anjengo Lake (Anchuthengu Lake) near Chirayinkeezhu. The river flows along Attingal municipality, Karette, Palode, Vithura and Kallar. Thiru Aaraattu Kavu Devi Temple, Kollampuzha that is connected with Travancore royal family is situated on the banks of this river.[2]
The Meenmutty Falls is situated in the upper course of this river.
Significance
editThe river is a major source of water for Municipalities of Attingal and Varkala.[3] There is boating available in the lower course of river near Chirayinkeezhu.[4] There is considerable tourism activities in the upper course of river especially at Meenmutty Falls and Thavakkal waterfalls.[5]
Vamanapuram Irrigation Project
editIt was envisaged in 1970's but couldn't materialize due to opposition from people.[6] It is the only river in the district without a dam and there are currently plans to build a regulator in the river by Kerala Water Authority.[7][8]
References
edit- ^ http://puzhakal0.tripod.com/river.html Rivers of Kerala
- ^ "Thiruvarattu Kavu Temple at Attingal | Temples in Kottayam | Kerala Temple Architecture". Temples of Kerala. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Better days in store for Vamanapuram river". The Hindu. 27 April 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "DTPC plans boat service linking lakes in Thiruvananthapuram". Deccan Chronicle. 19 July 2017. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Waterfalls, snowy mountains and much more… the abandoned tourism of Vithura". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "Better days in store for Vamanapuram river". The Hindu. 27 April 2019. ISSN 0971-751X. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ "KWA preps to tackle water crisis". The New Indian Express. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
- ^ Jisha Surya (21 November 2018). "Vamanapuram river: A rejuvenation plan for Vamanapuram River | Thiruvananthapuram News - Times of India". The Times of India. Retrieved 23 October 2021.
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