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	Bharathapuzha River - Encyclopedia, History, Geography and Biography
		With a watershed of 6,186 km², Bharathapuzha basin is the largest among all the river basins in Kerala.
		Though Bharathapuzha has a large basin, the water flow is relatively less compared to other long rivers in Kerala because a large portion of the basin is located in the comparatively drier regions (Tamil Nadu and Palakkad Gap).
		The Bharathapuzha is extensively dammed and there are six reservoirs along the course of the river, and two more are under construction.
	www.arikah.com /encyclopedia/Bharathapuzha_River (648 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala News : Action plan for Bharathapuzha
		More than 80 per cent area of the district is covered with the Bharathapuzha basin and 12 to 13 per cent with the Bhavani basin and the balance area covered with Chalakudy and Kadalundi basins.
		It divided Bharathapuzha according to its catchment of tributaries for revival.
		The action plan suggested the construction of 453 check-dams in Bharathapuzha and its four main tributaries at an estimated cost of Rs.157.50 crores.
	www.hindu.com /2004/04/29/stories/2004042903450500.htm (625 words)

	The Hindu : ''Indiscriminate sand-mining led to Bharathapuzha's destruction''
		Bharathapuzha is the second largest river in the State with a total length of 209 km.
		In Bharathapuzha, in addition to the 18 stations (kadavus) fixed by the Government in Ottapalam revenue division for sand quarrying, there are several `private' kadavus operating with the help of authorities.
		The Bharathapuzha river basin, particularly its lower reaches, is a suitable rendezvous for a variety of birds, including a large variety of migratory forms.
	www.hindu.com /2001/05/24/stories/0424211w.htm (1073 words)

	THE BHARATHAPUZHA BASIN: USES AND ABUSES
		The importance of the river, affectionately called Nila, to the Keralites is evident from the frequent reference made in connection with the integral part of Kerala life and culture.
		The density of population in the Bharathapuzha basin, as recorded in the sub-basin areas like Mangalapuzha-Gayatripuzha basin, is higher than that of the State average.
		The land use pattern in the areas of Bharathapuzha, particularly since 1900, indicates the pressure on land and the shift in cultivation in favour of plantation crops.
	www.iar.ubc.ca /centres/cisar/MORRISSON/MS3.html (791 words)

	Bharathapuzha River - (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The Bharathapuzha, also known as the Ponnani or Nila, is a river in India in the state of Kerala.
		The Bharathapuzha originates in the Western Ghats range near the border with Tamil Nadu state, and flows westward through Palakkad and Malappuram districts of Kerala, with many tributaries joining it.
		The Bharathapuzha is the lifeline of many villages, including Ottappalam, Pattambi, Trithala, Thiruvegappura, Kudallur, and Kumbidi.
	www.jaipurgrid.com /mediawiki/index.php/Bharathapuzha (199 words)

	: : . . History of Mamangam : : . . Changampally Vaidya Bhavan
		The land of ancient Mamankom, Thirunavaya is 7 kms south of Tirur.
		Situated on the banks of Bharathapuzha, it is a place of historical importance.
		A marital art festival of Kalripayattu, is conducted during summer on the sands of dry Bharathapuzha.
	www.changampalli.com /mamangam.htm (430 words)

	Plant Genetic Resources Newsletter - Diversity of Saccharum germplasm in Kerala, India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		This included Bharathapuzha and Periyar rivers, the two major rivers in the state originating from the Western Ghats and flowing into the Arabian Sea at Ponnani and Azhikode, respectively.
		Bharathapuzha originates from the Western Ghats and flows through Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram districts, spanning the entire breadth of the state, before joining the Arabian sea at Ponnani.
		The course of the river Bharathapuzha was followed along its entire length from Palakkad through Lakkidi, Ottappalam, Shoranur, Pattambi, Kuttippuram, Chamravattom and finally to Ponnani, where the river joins the Arabian sea.
	www.ipgri.cgiar.org /pgrnewsletter/article.asp?id_article=6&id_issue=135 (2094 words)

	MALAMPUZHA - Attractive tourist destination for amusement - adore its beauty of nature & the creativity of human ...
		The most important river in the district is the Bharathapuzha which happens to be the second longest river in Kerala.
		The tributaries of Bharathapuzha are Malampuzha, Walayar, Mangalam, Meenkara, Ayalure, Pothundy and Kanjirapuzha.
		Kunthipuzha and Nellipuzha are two tributaries from Attappady that join the Bharathapuzha at Kuttippuram.
	www.malampuzha.com /pages/7rivers.htm (307 words)

	Palakkad
		Dams have been constructed across almost all the important tributaries of the Bharathapuzha to provide irrigation facilities to the district.
		This dam is constructed across the river Walayar, a tributary of Bharathapuzha, The ayacut is 6476 hectares.
		This dam is constructed across the tributaries of the Ayalur river (sub-tributary of Bharathapuzha), namely, Meenchadypuzha and Padipuzha.
	palakkadtourism.org /water.php (500 words)

	info: Bharathapuzha (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Welcome to Malappuram : DTPCThirunavaya (8 km south of Tirur): Situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, this was one of the venues for Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, held once every 12 years.
		Public UtilitiesThe district is apportioned by the Chaliyar, Kadalundipuzha, Bharathapuzha rivers and their tributaries, necessitating the construction of a number of road bridges for smooth...
		The river Bharathapuzha: The most important river in the district is the Bharathapuzha which happens to be the second longest river in...
	www.napoli-pizza.net /Bharathapuzha.html (359 words)

	Kerala's plight
		Traditionally, Palakkad is a low-rainfall region, owing mainly to the 32 to 40 km wide Palakkad Gap in the Western Ghats on the Tamil Nadu border.
		Its economy is sustained primarily by agriculture, which engages more than 65 per cent of the workers and by the Bharathapuzha, the second longest river in the State, and its tributaries, including the Gayathripuzha, the Chitturpuzha, the Kalpathypuzha and the Thuthapuzha.
		At the Shoranur bank, a clear 15-minute walk from the centre of the waterless Bharathapuzha, a pump house of the KWA, part of the urban water supply scheme for the town and a nearby panchayat, was humming.
	www.frontlineonnet.com /fl2106/stories/20040326001904100.htm (2571 words)

	RESOURCES - PALAKKAD DISTRICT, KERALA, INDIA
		Bharathapuzha and its tributaries are the major water resources of the district.
		Bharathapuzha, the longest river of the state has 6,186 sq.k.m.
		It is estimated that utilizable surface and ground water potential in the district is estimated at 2250 x 16 m3 The untapped ground water availability is found to be 450 x 10 m3.
	palakkad.nic.in /resorc.htm (740 words)

	GOVERNMENT POLICIES AND POPULAR INITIATIVES (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		KSSP and a number of environmental groups were concerned about the flora and fauna of the Silent Valley, which would have been in a perilous situation if the project had been materialized.
		The march was held along the entire length of the basin through the three districts of Palakkad, Thrissur and Malappuram.
		En route, the participants conducted a number of programmes in order to conscientize the people in the area on the importance of the river in their lives.
	www.iar.ubc.ca /centres/cisar/MORRISSON/MS4.html (611 words)

	Threat to a valley's silence
		The proposed project also means yet another dam in the most severely damaged (and the second largest) river basin in Kerala, that of the Bharathapuzha, of which the Kunthipuzha is the only tributary still with some lean season water flow.
		The tributaries of the Bharathapuzha originate in the highly denuded slopes of the Western Ghats and in recent years, almost all of them (except the Kunthipuzha), impounded by irrigation dams, have failed to provide water to their command areas even immediately after a monsoon.
		There are 11 dams in the Bharathapuzha system and the proposed project would severely restrict the already scanty stream flow in the Kunthipuzha.
	www.flonnet.com /fl2113/stories/20040702003204000.htm (1109 words)

	Nila Foundation Kerala Bharatapuzha River Nila Culture
		The river basin receives an average annual rainfall of 2,300 mm and the annual average stream flow is estimated to be 5,082.9 million cubic metres.
		Muhc of my inner and external life is associated with the river Nila and Koodallur village located on its bank'' The Nila and Koodallur together form the backdrop for many of his novels, short stories and screenplays.
		Bharathapuzha or the Nila was the river that excited my imagination.
	nilafoundation.org /index2.htm (865 words)

	Nearby Places - Olappamannamana - one of the oldest real heritage home in Kerala,site seeing,home saty, heritage ... (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Kunthi (named after the matriarch of the Indian epic, Mahabharata) is a drinking water source for downstream villages and tribal hamlets and a key tributary of Bharathapuzha (Nila), Kerala's second-longest river.
		Keralakalamandalam is the premier Center of excellence in Indian Performing Arts emphasizing especially on the traditions that developed in the State of Kerala, in the south west coast of India.
		in 1930, this unique institution, devoted to classical performing arts, is situated near the majestic river Bharathapuzha, celebrated in literature as Nila, in the village of Cheruthuruthy in Trissur district in the State of Kerala in the south west part of India.
	www.olappamannamana.com /nearplaces.asp (668 words)

	HRCI,Malappuram Travel,Malappuram Tourism,Malappuram Kerala Travel,Malappuram Hillstation,Malappuram Hill ...
		Bounded by the nilgiri hills on the east, the arabian sea on the west and Thrissur and Palakkad districts on the south, malappuram is enriched by three great rivers flowing through it - the Chaliyar, the Kadalundi and the Bharathapuzha.
		This ancient and famous temple on the banks of the Bharathapuzha dedicated to Lord Shiva was the traditional venue of the ritual of Mamankam an enactment of traditional martial arts by suicide squades.
		This ancient Shiva temple with an idol said to have been installed by Parasurama, is situated close to the town of Tirur, and attracts devotees from far and wide.
	hotelreservations.co.in /kerala/malappuram.html (787 words)

	Nilayoram Ayurveda Resort~ayurvedatravelmall.com
		The exuberant beauty of landscaped gardens coupled with dense greenery of palm trees with well blended tiled walkways, lagoons, mini waterfall, Country Bridge and nicely groomed lawn all in a well illuminated environment, give guests outdoor relaxation and comfort.
		The buildings carry an aesthetic look with a great deal of privacy and tradition charm while all the octagonal rooms provide a better view of Bharathapuzha and the lush, verdant surroundings.
		The dining area, set on a vast split level balcony, overlooks the garden and Bharathapuzha on one side and the indoor auditorium to the other allowing the guest to enjoy their food both from the culinary and cultural aspects.
	www.ayurvedatravelmall.com /nilayoram.htm (827 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala News : Inspired by the Bharathapuzha
		The articleNilayude Makal Sundaritouches on the age-old belief that a daily bath in the river before dawn enhances feminine charms whileAthirolsavathinte Nalukalis on a festival observed by small groups in villages near the river.
		Wrote litterateur M.T. Vasudevan Nair in an anguished tone in an article recently: "To us the Bharathapuzha was another Mother Goddess...
		The article Nilayude Makal Sundari, that gives the book its title, touches on the age-old belief that a daily bath in the river before dawn enhances feminine charms while Athirolsavathinte Nalukal is on a festival observed even today though only by small groups in villages near the river.
	www.hindu.com /2006/09/27/stories/2006092703600200.htm (498 words)

	Bharathapuzha River
		Bharathapuzha River is the second largest river in Kerala.
		It is also known by various other names such as Kuttipuram Puzha, Ponnaniyar and Nila.
		Some of the major tributaries of Bharathapuzha River include Gayathri River, Kannadi River, Kalpathi River and Thutha River.
	www.ckerala.com /kerala/bharathapuzha-river.htm (127 words)

	Red carpet of Palakkad, kerala - Tour / houseboat packages kerala,India
		At Lakkidi is the place called Killi Kurussimangalam, the birth-place of Kerala’s famous poet Kunjan Nambiar, the father of the traditional solo dance ottanthullal.
		The town is set at the base of the hills of the Western Ghats and around the large reservoir are beautiful landscaped rose gardens and amusement parks for children as well as facilities for boat cruises on the reservoir.
		On the banks of the Bharathapuzha, 75 km away from Palghat, is Thrithala where can be found the ruined remnants of a large fort around which is a deep moat hewn from laterite.
	www.beautifulkerala.com /coco/redcarpet/palakkad.php (1230 words)

	India4u - Regional - Kerala - Districts - Palakkad
		Along with Idukki, Palghat is the other district in Kerala, which has the rare distinguishing characteristic of not having a seacoast.
		Being too shallow and rocky for water transport, the Bharathapuzha has little commercial significance but holds a special place in the cultural psyche of the State.
		The town is set at the base of the hills of the Western Ghats, and around the large reservoir are beautiful rose gardens and amusement parks for children as well as facilities for boat cruises on the reservoir.
	www.india4u.com /kerala/districts/palakkad.asp (1093 words)

	NESTING OR RARE TERN RECORDED (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		The first nesting and breeding of the Blackbellied Tern (Sterna acuticauda), popularly known as "Karivayaran aala", has been sighted on the banks of the Bharathapuzha river at Kuttippuram by the noted bird watcher, K. Eldhose, early this month.
		Eldhose is also a research scholar conducting studies on the breeding ecology of the Ceylon Frogmouth, a nocturnal bird.
		As many as 13 adult birds and five nests were sighted on the sand banks of Bharathapuzha for the first time in the State.
	www.birdskerala.com /html/news3.htm (278 words)

	TOURIST ATTRACTIONS
		Navamunkuda Temple, believed to be constructed by Nava yogis on the right bank of Bharathapuzha, is an important Vishnu temple of Kerala.
		South of Tirur is Chamravattom Sastha Temple, which is constructed on the banks of Bharathapuzha.
		A memorial has been built there for the poet, where small children are brought for their formal initiation into learning, on Vijayadasami day, as in Thunjan paramba.
	www.malappuram.net /html/touristattractions.htm (1570 words)

	Bharathapuzha River in India (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Bharathapuzha is the second largest river in Kerala.
		It is also known by the name Kuttipuram Puzha.
		The main irrigation projects of Bharathapuzha are Mangala, Pothund, Gayathri, Malampuzha, Valayar, Cheerakuzhi, Chitoor and Kanjirapuzha.
	www.india9.com /i9show/38804.htm (92 words)

	North Kerala - Malappuram
		8 km south of Tirur, situated on the banks of the Bharathapuzha, this was one of the venues for Mamangam, a grand assembly of the rulers of Kerala, held once every 12 years.
		During karkidakavavu, people flock at the banks of Bharathapuzha here, to perform the pithrukriya for the departed souls.
		Ponnani-Purathur belt, where the river 'Bharathapuzha' and the river 'Tirur-Ponnai Puzha' join together to traverse into the Arabian sea, becomes fascinating with wide range of migrating birds.
	www.whereincity.com /india/kerala/malappuram.php (2266 words)

	Malappuram - At A Glance (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-10)
		Bharathapuzha the Second longest river in Kerala, flows by the southern border of the district and drains into the sea at Ponnani.
		After a course in Palakkad and Thrissur districts, the Bharathapuzha again enters Malappuram district at Tiruvegapura and from Kuttippuram onwards, the river belongs entirely to Malappuram.
		Of these rivers, only Chaliyar is perennial; all others get dried up in summer and hence Malappuram district is prone to draught.
	ananthapuri.com /malappuram.asp (1143 words)

	The Hindu : Kerala News : Action plan for Bharathapuzha sought
		The Bharathapuzha Samrakshana Samiti, which has launched a mass awareness campaign from Walayar to Ponnani, has urged the Central and State Governments to jointly take up an action plan to save the Bharathapuzha on the lines of the Save Ganga Action Plan.
		He said that since Bharathapuzha was an inter-State river, any dispute over sharing its water between Kerala and Tamil Nadu should be solved.
		When the PAP agreement was signed in 1958, it had no provision to ensure minimum flow of water into the Bharathapuzha.
	www.hindu.com /2004/05/02/stories/2004050206990500.htm (339 words)

	Mamankam - A grant cultural event conducted every twelve years to select the new king of Kerala
		Mamankam was held once in every 12 years at Thirunavaya, on the banks of the river Bharathapuzha.
		Celebrated for 28 days, it was also an enormous trade fair in which traders from various places came to Thirunavaya.
		Thirunavaya on the banks of Bharathapuzha is now an area of historical importance and the Nilapadu Thara is now under the control and protection of the Archeological Dept. It is also an important tourist spot.
	www.prokerala.com /kerala/history/mamankam.htm (376 words)

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