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| '''Hogenakkal Falls''' or '''Hogenakal Falls''' ({{lang-ta|ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி}}, {{lang-kn|ಹೊಗೆನಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ}}) is a ] in ] on the ]. It is located in the ] of the southern Indian state of ].<ref name=law> ''Ministry of Law, Government of India''</ref><ref>http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=05&blk_name='Pennagaram'&dcodenew=9&drdblknew=3</ref><ref></ref><ref>http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?code=2958730&desc=HOGENAKKAL</ref><ref>http://india.gov.in/knowindia/st_tamilnadu.php</ref><ref>http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:BYaG44LACWcJ:www.mrcindia.org/annual-rep/2005/IDVC%2520Highlights.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=ru&client=firefox-a</ref><ref>http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:blrX9fGYcYMJ:www.tnenvis.nic.in/DtProfiles/dharmapuri.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=11&gl=ru&client=firefox-a</ref><ref>http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:lR_VOC7ASD4J:www.tn.gov.in/spc/annualplan/ap2004-05/ch11_4.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=14&gl=ru&client=firefox-a</ref> <ref> '''Tamil Nadu Tourism development corporation</ref>. It is about 90 ]s from ] and 46 ]s from ].<ref></ref> It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India".<ref></ref> With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. ] rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world.<ref></ref> This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water. | |||
| '''Hogenakkal Falls''' or '''Hogenakal Falls''' ({{lang-ta|ஒக்கேனக்கல் அருவி}}, {{lang-kn|ಹೊಗೆನಕಲ್ ಜಲಪಾತ}}) is a ] in ], located on a stretch of the ] that forms the border<ref>http://www.hindu.com/2005/09/30/stories/2005093006130400.htm The Hindu: Survey maps of disputed area available</ref> between the ] district of ]<ref> http://www.igpsrmysuru.gov.in/cnagar/cnagar.htm</ref><ref> | |||
| http://64.233.167.104/search?q=cache:atbWHj0fVoAJ:www.chamarajanagaracity.gov.in/tourism.html+Hogenakal+site:gov.in&hl=en&ct=clnk&cd=2&client=firefox-a </ref> and the ] district of ].<ref> http://lawmin.nic.in/ncrwc/finalreport/v2b3-6.htm </ref><ref>http://mea.gov.in/maps/physicalmap.pdf</ref> The exact location of the border near the falls is disputed by the two states, pending a modern survey.<ref>http://www.deccanherald.com/Content/Mar202008/scroll2008032058461.asp</ref>, Recently the two States have agreed to get the survey done by an ‘independent agency’<ref>http://www.hindu.com/2008/07/16/stories/2008071655231000.htm</ref> | |||
| The falls area is a major tourist attraction in the region, known for boat rides using a traditional hide boat known as a ] or ], and for its medicinal baths, and has been called "the ] of India".<ref></ref><ref></ref> ] rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of their kind in South Asia and among the oldest in the world.<ref>http://cat.inist.fr/?aModele=afficheN&cpsidt=3910799</ref>. | |||
| ==Etymology== | ==Etymology== | ||
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| {{main|Kaveri river}} | {{main|Kaveri river}} | ||
| The Kaveri River is considered to form at ] in the ] in ] district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down. At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls the river takes a Southerly course and enters the Mettur reservoir. The river carries ] which makes the "down-river" land fertile. | The Kaveri River is considered to form at ] in the ] in ] district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down.<ref name=law/> At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls the river takes a Southerly course and enters the Mettur reservoir.<ref name=law> The river carries ] which makes the "down-river" land fertile. | ||
| At Hogenakkal the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through a straight but narrow ravine near ] where the ] creates a 60 sq mi. lake called ]. Built in ], this project improved ] and provided ].<ref>{{cite web | At Hogenakkal the river spreads out over a wide area of sandy beaches, then flows through a straight but narrow ravine near ] where the ] creates a 60 sq mi. lake called ]. Built in ], this project improved ] and provided ].<ref>{{cite web | ||
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| ==Hogenakkal water project== | ==Hogenakkal water project== | ||
| {{main|Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project}} | {{main|Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project}} | ||
| Hogenakal Falls is the location for the ''Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project'' proposed by the ].<ref></ref> The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts.<ref></ref> In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.<ref></ref> |
Hogenakal Falls is the location for the ''Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project'' proposed by the ].<ref></ref> The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts.<ref></ref> In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.<ref></ref> | ||
| <ref>http://mangalorean.com/news.php?newsid=89606&newstype=local</ref> | |||
| ==Bathing== | ==Bathing== | ||
| Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health and make bathing in these waters curative. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a ]-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic view . | Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health and make bathing in these waters curative. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a ]-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic view . | ||
| ==Boating== | ==Boating== | ||
| ] | ] | ||
| Boating is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt the passage of the boats. Local |
Boating is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt the passage of the boats. Local ] operate from the banks of both ] and ] banks of the gorge.<ref name=Sean></ref> This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter,<ref name=Sean/> but still can take a load of eight persons at a time.<ref></ref> These coracles are made of ], and with all materials available takes about a day to build.<ref name=Sean/> The bottom of the boats are made water proof by the use of ], but sometimes with sheets of plastic.<ref></ref> Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with polution.<ref></ref> These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique.<ref name=Sean/> | ||
| Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include ''katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan'' and ''jilaby''.<ref name=Sean/> | |||
| After leaving the gorge, on the left shore one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there. | |||
| ==See also== | ==See also== | ||
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Hogenakkal Falls or Hogenakal Falls (Template:Lang-ta, Template:Lang-kn) is a waterfall in South India on the Kaveri (or Cauvery) River. It is located in the Dharmapuri district of the southern Indian state of Tamil Nadu. . It is about 90 kms from Bangalore and 46 kms from Dharmapuri. It is sometimes referred to as the "Niagara of India". With its fame for medicinal baths and hide boat rides, it is a major site of tourist attraction. Carbonatite rocks in this site are considered to be the oldest of its kind in South Asia and one of the oldest in the world. This is also the site of a proposed project to generate drinking water.
Etymology
When the water falls on the rocks it appears as if hoge (smoke in Kannada) is emanating from the top of the kal (rock in Kannada) because of the force of the water, hence Hogenakkal (smoking rocks). It is also called as Marikottayam by the people of Tamil Nadu.
River
Main article: Kaveri riverThe Kaveri River is considered to form at Talakaveri in the Brahmagiri hills in Kodagu district in Karnataka and gathers momentum as the land drops in elevation. It becomes larger as various tributaries feed into it on the way down. At Hogenakkal, the Kaveri, now a large river, drops and creates numerous waterfalls as the water cuts through the rocky terrain. In places the water falls as much as 20 m and is said to sound like continual thunder. Soon after the falls the river takes a Southerly course and enters the Mettur reservoir.Cite error: A <ref> tag is missing the closing </ref> (see the help page).
Hogenakkal water project
Main article: Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water ProjectHogenakal Falls is the location for the Hogenakkal Integrated Drinking Water Project proposed by the Tamil Nadu Government. The objective of this project is to provide safe drinking water to the urban and rural areas in Krishnagiri and Dharmapuri districts. In February 2008, The Japan Bank for International Cooperation has agreed to fund the Rs 1,340-crore project.
Bathing
Before reaching Hogenakkal, the river flows through a forest which contains herbs that are traditionally believed to enhance health and make bathing in these waters curative. Hogenakkal is set in thick, green woods and is considered both a sacred bathing place and a spa-like health resort. Here the water spreads for miles around. The area is surrounded by hills and offers lovely panoramic view .
Boating
Boating is allowed during the dry-season as the water falls are not strong to disrupt the passage of the boats. Local coracles operate from the banks of both Tamil Nadu and Karnataka banks of the gorge. This is the main source of income for these boat operators. The coracles are about 2.24m in diameter, but still can take a load of eight persons at a time. These coracles are made of bamboo, and with all materials available takes about a day to build. The bottom of the boats are made water proof by the use of hides, but sometimes with sheets of plastic. Use of plastics in the Hogenakkal vicinity, not just for boats, has been criticised due to problems with polution. These boats are steered and propelled using a single paddle, making them unique.
Freshly caught fish are sold by the gorge and also various vendors selling water and snacks up and down the gorge rowing their parisals is not uncommon. The fish caught include katla, robu, kendai, keluthi, valai, mirgal, aranjan and jilaby. After leaving the gorge, on the left shore one can find improvised stalls set up on the sand. There, one can let the fresh fishes be prepared in one of the many kitchens. Also, many people can be found swimming or bathing around there.
See also
References
- ^ ARTICLE 262 AND INTER-STATE DISPUTES RELATING TO WATER Ministry of Law, Government of India
- http://tnmaps.tn.nic.in/blks_info.php?dcode=05&blk_name='Pennagaram'&dcodenew=9&drdblknew=3
- Karnataka State Tourism development Corporation
- http://www.tnpolice.gov.in/station_details.php?code=2958730&desc=HOGENAKKAL
- http://india.gov.in/knowindia/st_tamilnadu.php
- http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:BYaG44LACWcJ:www.mrcindia.org/annual-rep/2005/IDVC%2520Highlights.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=10&gl=ru&client=firefox-a
- http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:blrX9fGYcYMJ:www.tnenvis.nic.in/DtProfiles/dharmapuri.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=11&gl=ru&client=firefox-a
- http://64.233.183.104/search?q=cache:lR_VOC7ASD4J:www.tn.gov.in/spc/annualplan/ap2004-05/ch11_4.pdf+hogenekkal+flood&hl=ru&ct=clnk&cd=14&gl=ru&client=firefox-a
- Dharmapuri district Tamil Nadu Tourism development corporation
- Hogenakal Falls - Healthy Mist...
- "Dharmapuri district - places of interest". tamilnadutorism.org. Retrieved 2006-11-11.
- http://www.mmhills.com/hogenakal.htm
- The Hindu - The 1998 story of Hogenakkal
- Times of India - Hogenakkal project: Water of hope
- Business Line - Japan Bank agrees to fund Hogenakkal water project
- ^ Boats of South Asia- by Sean McGrail el al.,
- The Hindu - Row, row, row your boat
- Hide boats at Hogenakal on the river Kaveri, Tamil Nadu- by C Palmer et al.
- Garbage ruining Hogenakkal's beauty - The Hindu
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