Manoj Saldana
Tuesday, February 3, 2015
Ambuthirtha, Tirthahalli
Ambuthirtha, a sleepy little village in Thirthahalli taluk has spread its fame far and wide. The river Sharavathi takes its birth here.
Situated 18 km from Thirthahalli, Ambuthirtha is located on the Thirthahalli – Hosanagara road near Aralasurali village.
A stone inscription on the roadside at the bus stop in Nonambur village, reads `Birthplace of the River Sharavathi’ and attracts the eye of every visitor.
A few hundred meters walk on the narrow road from the bus stop leads to the birth place of the river. Tiny streams of water gushing downstream the mountain can be heard all over the place.
Full of greenery, the road makes its way along the thin forest area. Pine tree plantations are the cynosure of all eyes.
The pleasant pine trees recall memories of Ootacamund, Kodaikanal or Manali and are ideal for eye-catching photographs.
Place where River Sharavathi takes birth
Cozy tiles houses dot the landscape. A small pond gives the impression that the birth place of the river is nearby. A temple next to the pond narrates the story of the river.
Legend says that Lord Rama struck his arrow (Ambu) at this place and `Tirtha’ (water) came gushing out. That explains the name `Ambuthirtha’.
The same water which came out of the place was later named as Sharavathi (born of an arrow).
River Sharavathi takes its birth below the idol of the deity inside the temple, which is not visible as the place is covered by idols.
An underground outlet in front of the idol of the deity leads to the temple’s exit. The water gushing out can be viewed in the outlet.
A small 3 feet deep square pond constructed with cement collects the water before letting it into a big-sized pond and further into the large lake, from where the river continues its 132 km long journey to the Arabian sea.
A bath, which is believed to be sacred, can be had in the lake. A taste of the sweet pure water is available only at the smaller pond.
Four km away. The river continues plunging into the Achakanya falls. Buses ply once in a hour on the route.
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