Pranahita River
Origin
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The Pranahita River begins at the confluence of two extensive rivers: the Wardha (catchment area: 46,237 km) and the Wainganga (catchment area: 49,677 km). This junction lies on the border between the states of Maharashtra and Telangana near Tumdi Hettty, Kouthala Mandal (near Sirpur (T)). Right at the onset, the river enjoys a wide riverbed.
Course
The Pranahita River follows a short course of 113 kilometers, strictly adhering to the boundary between Gadchiroli district in Maharashtra and Komaram Bheem Asifabad,Mancherial, Jayashankar Bhupalapally districts in Telangana. The direction of flow is southward, unlike most rivers of the Deccan Plateau. Along its course, the river is flanked by thick forests and harbors rich biodiversity of flora and fauna. After completing its short journey, the river empties itself into the Godavari River at Kaleswaram.
Dams
The Pranahita River currently does not have any dams built on it. However, a water project to construct a barrage is currently underway. This project, the Kaleshwaram Lift Irrigation Project, has an estimated cost of Rs. 38,500 crore and is a project the Indian state of Telangana.
Uses
The River is used for water transport between Sironcha and Kaleswaram. It is also one of twelve rivers in the Pushkaram, a festival in Hindu traditions. The pushkaram on Pranahita(pranati) will held immediate after sindhu river pushkaram, Pranahita river pushkaram assign with zodiac of Mena(pisces). Pushkaram of Pranahita in 2022 will be from 13 to 24 April.