Top 7 Largest Rivers In  South India

16/JULY/ 2024

Godavari River 

The biggest river in southern India and the second biggest in India is 1465 km long. It starts in Nasik Hills and flows into the Bay of Bengal.

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Krishna River 

South India's second largest river spans 1400 km and begins near Mahabaleshwar in Maharashtra, ultimately flowing into the Bay of Bengal.

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Bhima 

The river stretches for 861 kilometers, starting near Bhimashankar Temple and flowing until it meets the Krishna River.

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Kaveri River 

The river spans 765 kilometers, originating in the Western Ghats and meandering down to the  Bay of Bengal.

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Pennar 

The Penna River, stretching 597 kilometers, originates from the Nandi Hills in the Chikkaballapur District of Karnataka state. It flows towards the north and east, passing through Karnataka and Andhra Pradesh before finally reaching the Bay of Bengal.

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Tungabhandra 

The River stretches for 531 kilometers, originating in Karnataka, passing through the state for most of its journey, then flowing into Andhra Pradesh before finally merging with the Krishna River.

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Ponnaiyar 

The Ponnaiyar river flows for 400 kilometers, starting from Nandidurg and finally emptying into the Bay  of Bengal.

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