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Krishna Raja Sagara, also popularly known as KRS, is a lake and the dam that creates it. They are close to the settlement of Krishna Raja Sagara in the Indian State of Karnataka. The gravity dam made of surki mortar is below the confluence of river Kaveri with its tributaries Hemavati and Lakshmana Tirtha, in the district of Mandya. [2]
One of the famous dams of South India, Krishna Raja Sagara Dam is often called as KRS Dam. Named after Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV of Mysore, this dam is built over the River Cauvery/Kaveri; near to the conjunction of three rivers namely, Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Thirtha.
Jan 13, 2024 · Krishnaraja Sagar (KRS) Dam is a type of gravity dam built on the river Kaveri and its tributaries, Hemavathi and Lakshmana Theertha, in the district of Mandya in Karnataka.
Aug 23, 2013 · The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam (KRS Dam) was built across the river Kaveri, the life-giving river for the Mysore and Mandya districts, in 1924. Apart from being the main source of water for irrigation in the most fertile Mysore and Mandya, the reservoir is the main source of drinking water for all of Mysore city and almost the whole of Bangalore ...
Jan 22, 2024 · Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, affectionately known as KRS Dam, is a renowned water reservoir situated in South India. Named in honor of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV of Mysore, it spans the River Cauvery, near the confluence of three rivers: Cauvery, Hemavathi, and Lakshmana Thirtha.
6 days ago · Mysuru: The Krishna Raja Sagar (KRS) Dam in Srirangapatna taluk, Mandya district, has maintained a maximum water level of 124.80 feet from Sept. 11, 2024, to Nov. 10 — an impressive 60-day stretch — according to data from the Karnataka State Natural Disaster Monitoring Centre.. This sustained high level is positive news, ensuring that Mysuru-Mandya and Bengaluru regions are unlikely to face a water shortage, even if 2025 South-West Monsoon arrives late.
Dec 22, 2020 · The Krishna Raja Sagara Dam, popularly known as KRS Dam, is built on the river Kaveri and its tributaries, Hemavathi and Lakshmana Theertha. The KRS Dam and the ornamental garden, Brindavan Gardens, attached to the dam are one of the most visited tourist spots in Mysore.
Nov 4, 2024 · KRS DAM. Direction. Category Natural / Scenic beauty, Recreational. The dam built across the river Kaveri at Kannambadi, initially called as ‘Kannambadi Katte’, was later named as Krishnaraja Sagara in 1917 after the king Krishnaraja Odeya IV. The Brindavan Gardens located at the bottom of the dam site has made this place world famous.
Bestowed with colourful, stunning and illuminated gardens, musical fountains and water bodies in its vicinity, the Krishna Raja Sagara Dam is also known as KRS Dam and is located very close to the settlement of krishnarajasagara in Karnataka.
4 days ago · KRS executive engineer Jayanth V highlighted this year's improved situation, stating, "Last year, we had meetings every week to address the water shortage issues. This year, with the dam's full ...
