Muthathi

Muthathi
Village
Muthathi

Location in Karnataka, India

Coordinates: 12°18′21″N 77°18′36″E / 12.3058998°N 77.3098752°E / 12.3058998; 77.3098752Coordinates: 12°18′21″N 77°18′36″E / 12.3058998°N 77.3098752°E / 12.3058998; 77.3098752
Country  India
State Karnataka
District Mandya
Kaveri river at Muthathi
Kaveri river and sand dunes at Muthathi,Karnataka,India

Muthathi (or Muttatti) is a settlement situated on the banks of the Kaveri river near Malavalli in the Indian state of Karnataka.[1] It is surrounded by a dense forest which is the home of the Kaveri Wildlife Sanctuary. The location has associations with Sita (the wife of Rama) and Anjaneya (a Hindu deity), and there is a small temple dedicated to Anjaneya near the town. This well connected hilly place is accessible from Bangalore through direct bus/private vehicles.

Temple

There is a temple devoted to Anjaneya or Hanuman and it attracts large number of local devotees.

Dangerous Waters

A rudimentary board is displayed at bus stop, near river bank, detailing the number of tragic deaths in Kaveri waters yearwise and also warning the people not to swim at this place.

Muthathi - Loaps

Directions

Muthathi is situated about 100 km from Bangalore. Fast flowing waters with powerful whirlpools make this place dangerous. One can reach this place by taking the Kanakpura road till Sathnur and then taking a left deviation in the town of Sathnur. From Sathnur it is 18 km; the road is in pretty bad condition but the ride/drive to the place is awesome. Many different animals such as deer, elephants (rare), squirrels, different species of birds can be spotted. Once at the river it is highly advisable not to go venturing into the water as it contains lots of whirlpools and powerful currents which have killed quite a number of people in the past. There is Bheemeshwari fishing camp nearby.

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