Which River is Known as Dakshin Ganga?

River known as Dakshin Ganga

The largest peninsular river system is the Godavari, also referred to as the Dakshin Ganga or the Southern River. The Godavari River originates in Trimbakeshwar, close to Nasik (Maharashtra), and empties into the Bay of Bengal at Narasapuram in Andhra Pradesh's West Godavari district.

The Godavari, also known as the Dakshin Ganga River, has several tributaries, including the Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pravara, Purna, Manjra, Pranhita, Indravati, Maner, and Sabri. The Kumbh Mela takes place on the banks of the river, which has significant cultural significance.

Dakshin Ganga River has a length of 1,465 km with a catchment area of 3.13 lakh sq. km. The major projects on the Godavari or the Dakshin Ganga river are:

• Sriram Sagar Project
• Sadarmatt Anicut Project
• Polavaram Irrigation Project
• Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project
• Inchampalli Project 

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