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  Georgia Sunshine Village Shivanasamudram, Georgia Sunshine Shivanasamudram,Goergia Sunshine Shivanasamudram, Georgia ...   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Georgia Sunshine village is situated in Shivanasamudram skirting the cauvery wildlife sanctuary 120 kms away from Bangalore and 60 kms from Mysore.
Shivanasamudram is a small hamlet town surrounded by forested hills and lush green valleys.
Downstream from these waterfalls is Asia's first hydro electric power generating station established in the year 1902 by the erstwhile Maharaja of Mysore with the intention of feeding power to the former Kolar gold fields.
www.traveltrendz.com /karnataka/georgia-sunshine-shivanasamudram.htm   (522 words)

  
 Shivanasamudram travel guide - Wikitravel
Shivanasamudram is the location of a HydroElectric project, but more pertinently it is also home to a few lovely water falls.
The Shivanasamudram falls are formed on the Kaveri river.
At every point where the river Kaveri splits to form an island, there is a Ranganathar temple - the first one at Srirangapatna (referred to as 'Adhi Ranga'), the second one here at Shivanasamudram (referred to as 'Madhya Ranga') and the third at Tiruchy (referred to as 'Antya Ranga').
wikitravel.org /en/Shivanasamudram   (652 words)

  
 Georgia Sunshine Village in India | Holiday IQ | Home Stay hotels in India
Georgia Sunshine Village is a home-stay situated in Shivanasamudram skirting the Cauvery Wildlife Sanctuary.
Shivanasamudram is not too frar from Bangalore and one can make a day trip of it, but once you check in at the resort, the relaxing surroundings, make you want to stay on and on.
The waterfalls of Shivanasamudram are a half-hour's drive away from the resort, and quite spectacular.
www.holidayiq.com /resortinfo_review.php?Resid=2586   (1594 words)

  
 The Hindu : Karnataka / Bangalore News : Tadari project will be implemented: Kumaraswamy
The Union Minister also said that the Chief Minister had submitted a proposal urging the Union Government to declare Shivanasamudram, where the first power generating station was set up, as a `National Heritage Centre'.
Shinde also said Shivanasamudram would be developed as a heritage and tourist centre.
The Union Minister also said that Shivanasamudram was set up because the then Dewan was patronised by the Maharaja of Mysore.
www.hindu.com /2006/05/09/stories/2006050910720500.htm   (496 words)

  
 The Hindu : Kalam to attend hydel plant function
The President of India, A.P.J. Abdul Kalam, will attend the 100th anniversary celebrations of Asia's first hydroelectric power station, established in 1902 at Shivanasamudram on the banks of the Cauvery.
The Chief Minister, S.M. Krishna, announced this at a function organised by Karnataka Power Corporation Ltd. (KPCL) where he handed BHEL a letter of award for the engineering and procurement contract (EPC) for the Rs.
Shivanasamudram is also noteworthy for the fact that, in 1902, it had the world's longest transmission line of 147 km linking it with Kolar Gold Fields.
www.hindu.com /2003/11/11/stories/2003111106680400.htm   (171 words)

  
 Metroblogging Bangalore: Shivanasamudram
And there was quite a bit of discussion on Shivanasamudram.
Infact, it was only during my second visit to Shivanasamudram that I saw Barachukki.
And you could see it in the way Shivanasamudram Falls behaved roguish, where the River Cauvery cascades down about 75 metres of rocky cliffs.
bangalore.metblogs.com /archives/2006/04/shivanasamudram.phtml   (658 words)

  
 hotelsinmysore.com-Bluff
Bluff, is located on the way to the Shivanasamudram waterfalls.
Eastern Asia's first hydro electric power generating station set up by the Dewan of Mysore in 1902, meant to supply power to the Kolar Gold Fields, is the main attraction.
Shivanasamudram is located 20 kms from Malavalli and 44 kms from Mandya.
www.hotelsinmysore.com /bluff.htm   (106 words)

  
 Electrifying: City will mark century of light - Deccan Herald - Internet Edition   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
It was on August 5, 1905 that the then member of the Viceroy’s Council John Hewett inaugurated the first lighting scheme for Bangalore by switching on the power sub-station installed near K R Market.
In fact, it was the Shivanasamudram Station that generated electricity for commercial operations for the first time in South Asia, in 1902.
Also, the transmission line between Shivanasamudram and the Gold Mines had the distinction of being the first and longest high-voltage power line in the world with a total transmission of 720 KV.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/aug52005/index20248200584.asp   (577 words)

  
 KARNATAKA POWER CORPORATION LTD-Profile
The gears of enterprise in Karnataka powered nascent industrial activity as early as the year 1800, when the first sugar unit was set up.
Karnataka was the first to embark on Alternating current, when Bangalore City’s lighting scheme was completed.
Karnataka was the first to have the longest transmission line in the world in 1902, from Shivanasamudram to KGF, covering a distance of 147 km.
www.karnatakapower.com /profile.htm   (370 words)

  
 Tourism
Falling down from a height of 75 m into a deep gorge,these falls are best during the monsoons.1.5 kms.away is Asia's first hydro-electric power project set up in 1901.
Two kms from Shivanasamudram, which is popularly called Bluff, through green fields dotted with multitudes of young trees lies the waterfall.
From the watchtower, one can view the falls where the river plunges downward in a wonderful cascade, sending up dense clouds of mist, presenting a breathtaking scene.
www.mandyacity.gov.in /tourism.html   (1152 words)

  
 Bangalore-Shivanasamudra - Welcome to Business Standard Motoring
On 15th Oct '05, I drove to Shivanasamudram from Bangalore.
On my way to Shivanasamudram I used Kanakapura and on the way back was thru, Mandya-Mysore Rd-Bangalore.
The only decent stretch is the part of Mysore Rd from Mandya to BLR.
www.bsmotoring.com /oldsite/roads/105.htm   (289 words)

  
 Spartanburg SC | GoUpstate.com | Spartanburg Herald-Journal   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Sir MV was rightly called the "father of modern Mysore state" (now Karnataka): he was responsible for the building of the very first electricity generation plant in Asia, built at Shivanasamudram near Mysore in 1894.
With the support of Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV, Maharaja of Mysore, Visvesvarayya made an arguably unprecedented contribution as Diwan to the all-round development of the state.
Not only the Krishna Raja Sagara dam and reservoir, but also the hydroelectric projects at Shivanasamudram, the steel mills at Bhadravathi, the Sri Jayachamarajendra polytechnic (SJP)at Bangalore, the University of Mysore and many other industries and public works owe their inception or active nurture to him.
www.goupstate.com /apps/pbcs.dll/section?category=NEWS&template=wiki&text=Mokshagundam_Visvesvarayya   (1132 words)

  
 Chennai Online News Service - View News
An all party meeting convened to discuss the issue, which was boycotted by principal opposition Congress yesterday, suggested to the government that it wait for the tribunal to pronounce its order on water sharing between the four riparian states and formulate opinion later.
Briefing the press on the outcome of the meeting, Chief Minister H D Kumaraswamy said four hydel projects-- Mekedatu, Shivanasamudram, Hogenakal and Rasi Manar, with a capacity to generate 1105 mw of energy -- have been pending for decades in the wake of water sharing dispute with Tamil Nadu.
Kumaraswamy said the government has decided to publish a white paper on award of more than 305 mini-hydel power generating projects to Independent power producers (IPPs) by the previous Congress government led by S M Krishna in the wake of reports that certain irregularities had taken place.
www.chennaionline.com /colnews/newsitem.asp?NEWSID={537C9599-F0DE-44A4-A969-75EE0C814A72}&CATEGORYNAME=NATIONAL   (419 words)

  
 NHPC ready for Cauvery projects - Deccan Herald   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
But the future of both the proposed projects, one in Shivanasamudram and another in Hogenakal, hinges on forest clearance to be given by the apex court.
The NHPC had proposed to undertake construction of four Cauvery valley projects — Shivanasamudram (2x135 MW), Mekedatu (2x80 MW), Hogenakal (120 MW) and Rasimanal (200 MW) — way back in the 1990s.
The first meeting was undertaken by the power secretary in 1998 and a draft memorandum of understanding between the two States and NHPC was also prepared.
www.deccanherald.com /deccanherald/dec092004/i5.asp   (565 words)

  
 Shivanasamudram Trip « Srips Talking! (via CobWeb/3.1 planetlab2.cs.unc.edu)   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
AllGo had arranged a trip to Shivanasamudram on 27th November.
After a quick breakfast, we left for the Bharachukki falls, one of the twin falls at Shivanasamudram.
Most of the travel time was spent playing antakshari and dumb charades.
sripathikamath.wordpress.com.cob-web.org:8888 /2005/12/07/shivanasamudram-trip   (168 words)

  
 Royal Enfield - India - The Trip
The day began early for the seventeen mortals braving the morning chill, all geared up for an enticing bike ride to Pondicherry on the 28th of Jan’ 2005.
This group is better known as the Caritor Rumblerz for those who made way to the thumping beasts on the roads to Hoggenekal, Shivanasamudram, Chunchi Falls and Mehkedhatu before.
Also familiar with this group of core bikers is the Royal Enfield Showroom, Bangalore - AGRO, who has been regularly giving a taste of the Real Machine - the Royal Enfields, to those who haven't been bitten by the bug yet!
www.royalenfield.com /app/IN/trip.asp?sID=13099   (698 words)

  
 Shivanasamudra - Free Information On Weekend Getaways From Bangalore !
Bands of elephants have been known to venture as near as the village outskirts in these regions.
How much more forest can the rearing falls of Shivanasamudram.
Shivanasamudram for long a day — trip from Bangalore because of the lack of stay options is now an
india-travel-mall.com /bangalore/weekend-getaways-shivanasamudra.htm   (530 words)

  
 Karnataka travel guide - Wikitravel
Nandi Hills - a pleasant and serene hill station located about 60kms fom Bangalore.
Shivanasamudram is home to the Gaganachuki and Barachukki water falls
Kannada is the main language spoken in Karnataka.
wikitravel.org /en/Karnataka   (394 words)

  
 Oh God! Where Art Thou!
At ten past eight, we reach Muddur and we enquire about the route to shivanasamudram.
The road from Malavalli actually gets better and we are able to shift from 60kmph to 80kmph and then on to a 100kmph.
The traffic is mostly moving towards Shivanasamudram with hardly any oncoming traffic, so there are plenty of overtaking opportunities.
nikhilnr.spaces.live.com   (2959 words)

  
 Shivanasamudram | Destination shivanasamudram | Visit shivanasamudram | Shivanasamudram adventure.
Shivanasamudram is 120 kms from Bangalore and 60 kms from Mysore.
It is a tiny hamlet town surrounded by forested hills and a lush green valley.
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www.holidaymakers.in /destination/adventure/shivanasamudram.html   (149 words)

  
 ADVISORY COMMITTEE   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
This has resulted in a short fall of about 100 MU when compared to the estimated generation.
Short Generation of Power at Shimshapura and Shivanasamudram.
KPTCL have clarified that because of the refurbishment of power channel under RandM works during the year FY01 and the restricted availability of water for generation there was a reduction in generation of about 23 MU at Shimshapura and 38 MU at Shivanasamudram.
www.kerc.org /2002powerpurchase.htm   (323 words)

  
 Metroblogging Bangalore: Places to visit near Bangalore
Actually, we should categorize this on basis of seasonal variations.
I have seen Shivanasamudram in summer and post-monsoon.
I can never forget the post-monsoon effect on the falls and the surrounding areas.
bangalore.metblogs.com /archives/2006/04/places_to_visit_near_bangalore.phtml   (1320 words)

  
 Karnataka   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Some well known ones are Magod falls, Lalgulli falls, Sathodi falls, Unchalli falls, Lushington falls, Shivaganga falls, Ulavi falls, Iruppu falls,
Shivanasamudram falls, Balmuri falls, Gokak falls, Abbe falls, Achakanya falls, Chunchanakatte Falls, Hebbe falls, Kallathigiri falls, Vajrapoha falls, Sogal falls, Godchinamalaki falls etc.
Some well known caves in Karnataka are Yana caves and Kavala caves and Syntheri rocks in Uttara Kannada district, Sugriva's cave in
www.vetty.com /wpcd/wp/k/Karnataka.htm   (2324 words)

  
 Bangalore - MaxTravelz
Ask your hotel front desk or at boat house for instructions about getting to the Falls.
The two falls are really majestic in the monsoon season (I went in August) but there is water year-round.
A bit longer route though road condition would be much better (but you will find lot more traffic as well.)
www.maxtravelz.com /bangalore.htm   (6659 words)

  
 international energy initiative   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Energy Research Group (CES), Centre for Ecological Sciences, Indian Institute of Science, Bangalore-560 012,
, was set up at Shivanasamudram in 1902.
Gradually, the capacities of hydropower plants became very large due to increased electricity demand.
www.ieiglobal.org /ESDvol5no3/hydroelectric-decisionsabstract.html   (241 words)

  
 [No title]   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Coimbatore next week to apply for his degree certificate.
As you all know, friends from Madras were here, and we planned for a trip to Shivanasamudram.
We planned to book a vehicle for the trip which can accomodate 13 persons.
members.tripod.com /ansarim/News/98Dec.html   (1302 words)

  
 “Kousik & Sumana’s Travel Ventures” » Wayanad : Green in April   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-11-03)
Mysore road is horrific these days for the 4 lane constructions, so we chose to take the Kanakapura road.
The best part of it is the fact that even on holidays it is relatively empty; especially in Summer when Shivanasamudram is completely dry.
We started in hurry, so stopped at Malavalli to buy some biscuits.
www.employees.org /~kousik/logs/?p=6   (1446 words)

  
 Cauvery.com - Shivasamudram Falls - What a fall!
Cauvery.com - Shivasamudram Falls - What a fall!
he Cauvery river tumbles majestically down the Shivasamudram Falls, also called the Shivanasamudram Falls.
Located in Mandya district in Karnataka state, the Shivasamudram Falls has twin jumps, Gaganachukki and Bharachukki, one km away from each other.
www.cauvery.com /shivasamudram.html   (696 words)

  
 Panoramic View of the Falls. on Flickr - Photo Sharing!
Taken in Mandya, Karnataka (See more photos here)
Panoramic view of the Gaganachukki and Barachukki falls at ShivanaSamudram (100km from Bangalore, India) from the vantage view point.
I love this falls...my Guruji (Sri Sri Ravishankar) has been here too with some devotees and I have some photographs of him there.
www.flickr.com /photo.gne?id=36171475   (148 words)

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