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Chunchanakatte Waterfall

Chunchanakatte Waterfall

Chunchanakatte Falls is situated on River Kaveri in Chunchanakatte village of Mysore. The river falls off at a height of 20 meters divided as two different waterfalls, then at the base, it continues as one river again.

Chunchanakatte Falls is a famous waterfall formed by the Cauvery River. The river flows into Chunchanakatte forming 60 feet tall and about 350 feet wide waterfall.

Legend describes that Lord Rama during his tenure in the forests stayed in this place on the behest of the tribal couple Chuncha and Chunchi. There is a belief that Goddess Sita took a holy bath in this place and till now the watercolor in that area looks like mixed with turmeric and other holy powders used for pooja. The place is very scenic surrounded by waterfalls and greenery. Lord Kodanda Rama temple is situated just beside the waterfalls.

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