Malaprabha River:
The Malaprabha River, which flows through parts of the Guledgudda taluk in Karnataka, has dried up recently, causing severe hardship for people living along its banks.
- It is an important tributary of the Krishna River and flows through Karnataka.
- The river originates in the Western Ghats, in the Sahyadri hill range, at Kanakumbi village in the Belgaum district.
- The Shri Mauli Devi temple marks the birthplace of Malaprabha at Kanakumbi; the place has a long history going back to prehistoric times, and it’s a pilgrimage center.
- From there, it flows eastward and then northeast, finally merging with the Krishna River at the confluence point known as Kudala Sangama in the Bagalkot district.
- Malaprabha’s main tributaries are Bennihalla, Hirehalla, and Tuprihalla.
- There is a dam known as Renukasagar built on this river.
- It is home to several ancient temples and heritage sites, including the renowned Aihole, Pattadakal, and Badami temple complexes.
