Muthathi

Muthathi (or Muttatti) is a settlement situated on the banks of the Kaveri river near Malavalli in the Indian state of Karnataka.

[1] It is surrounded by a dense forest which is the home of the Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary.

The location has mythological associations with Sita (the wife of Rama) and Anjaneya (a Hindu deity/god), and there is a small temple dedicated to Anjaneya near the town.

This well connected hilly place is accessible from Bangalore through direct bus/private vehicles.

Kannada matinee idol Dr. Rajkumar was named Muthuraja after the temple deity of this place - Muthathiraya (Hanuman).

Kaveri river at Muthathi
Kaveri river and sand dunes at Muthathi,Karnataka,India
Wild boar