Heavy rainfall in Chitradurga, Davangere

Chitradurga district is on news since 3 days be coz of heavy rain fall which not being seen since many decades.
Three persons were killed and about 700 houses were damaged in the heavy rain that lashed Chitradurga and Challakere taluks on Tuesday night. Maize and groundnut crops were washed away. 

Marikanive dam near chitradurga and Hiriyur

Vanivilasa sagar dam is known as Mari kanive. Kanive means gap between two hills, this dam is constructed between two hills and attaching to the dam there is historical famous Mariyamma temple.so this place became famous as "Mari Kanive". This place is 32km from chitradurga and 180 kms from bangalore.This resorvior was planned by our great Eng  Mr. Vishweshwarayya. after the construction this dam got filled in 1937 since then no sufficient water for this dam. Many politicians says that they will get this resorvior connected to Bhadra river to solve the water problem but nothing happened.

Hogenakal falls

  
  

Located about 150 kms from Bangalore, Hogenakkal is in Dharmapuri district of Tamil Nadu. The waters of the Hogenakkal waterfalls are said to have curative properties and many tourists throng this tourist spot.

Located about 250 mts above sea level amidst the Melagiri Hills, the route to Hogenakkal Falls is scenic, with lush mulberry fields and giant terracotta guardian deities (Aiyanars). As you approach Hogenakkal, the roar of the Cauvery river and the abundance of vegetation in the area is sure to catch your attention.

The Cauvery falls in a mighty gush into a narrow gorge. In fact you need to get aboard a coracle to be able to see the magnificent falls. The coracles or basket boats covered in buffalo hide or plastic have been in use for thousands of years. The rocks around this gorge and woody valley are beautifully shaped. The roar of the magnificent falls, the fine spray of water and the spectacular natural scenery are sure to revive you.

Hogenakkal is hailed as a river spa location. You can attempt a massage by the local masseurs. It is an experience to be rubbed with medicated oils atop the slabs of rock and to wash off in the bathing cubicles under the glorious cascading waters of the Cauvery. For lovers of fish, do not miss the fresh catch that is fried right in front of your eyes.