Krishnaraja sagar dam

Description

One of the notable dams of South india, avatar Raja Sagara Dam is usually referred to as as KRS Dam. Named once Krishnaraja Wodeyar IV of Mysore, this dam is made over the stream Cauvery/Kaveri; with reference to the conjunction of 3 rivers particularly, Cauvery, Hemavathi & Lakshmana Thirtha. a serious supply of drink for Mysore and Bangalore city, KRS dam is additionally one in every of the most sources of irrigation water for Mandya and Mysore. at the side of this, it major purpose is to confirm power provide to the Shivanasamudra electricity station. With a length of three klick, this dam conjointly boasts of being the primary irrigation dam of india.What set this dam with the exception of alternative dams are the exceptionally stunning web site and also the areas around it. The dam web site is given with colourful, gorgeous and even well-lighted gardens, musical fountains and water bodies. the sweetness of the location is thus engrossing that it's typically used for shooting of flicks. set between Srirangapatna city and Mysore town, KRS Dam isn't only a very important a part of Mysore trip however conjointly presents an appropriate weekend getaway from Bangalore. Proximity to a different well-liked looking place in Mysore, Brindavan Gardens, that are created in its complicated, makes a visit to the present dam a requirement for each individual.
Architecture
Built throughout the rule of Wodeyar's in 1932, KRS Dam still presents glimpses into the attractive design of that point. This dam has a powerful height of one hundred thirty feet and 152 sluice gates. it's the creation of 1 of the best engineers that Republic of India had made Sir M. Vishweshwaraiah. typically referred because the ‘architect of recent Mysore’ or ‘father of coming up with in India’
This dam is additionally known as with the name of ‘Kannambadi Katte’ by the locals because of the situation of the dam. The Village name Kannambadi was derived from the Kanveshvara temple that was set in there. atiny low village named Kannambadi was chosen for KRS Dam location, that consequently got submerged within the waters because the dam was completed. The before this, this place conjointly known as Kanvapuri, account its name from the good saint Kanva World Health Organization is claimed to be have loved lord Shiva here.
 

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Krishnaraja sagar dam Timings

Days Timings
Monday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
Tuesday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
Wednesday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
Thursday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
Friday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
Saturday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM
sunday 6.30 AM - 9.00 PM

 

Krishnaraja sagar dam Entry Ticket Price

  • 15 per person for Adults
  •  5 per person for Children (5-10 yrs)

Krishnaraja sagar dam Address

Krishnarajasagara, Mysuru, Karnataka, 571607, India

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