Varahi River

Varahi River originate and flows through Western Ghats in the Indian state of Karnataka.

Varahi is the sister of lord Varaha-vishnu The river originates in the Western Ghats and flows into the Arabian Sea.

It is originates at a place called “Hebbagilu” near Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluk in the district of Shivamogga,[1] from an elevation of 730 metres (2,400 ft) above mean sea level.

After construction of the dam near Mani village for Varahi Hydro electric project, the water flow in these falls was greatly reduced.

[5] An underground power station built by KPCL uses water from this river near Hosangadi in Udupi district.