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Definition of sharavati
sharavati
/ˌʃɑːrəˈvɑːti/
Sha · ra · va · ti
sharavati Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A major river in the southern Indian state of Karnataka that originates in the Western Ghats and flows westward into the Arabian Sea, renowned for forming the spectacular Jog Falls and serving as a crucial source of hydroelectric power.
Example
"The Sharavati river plunges majestically over a cliff to create Jog Falls, one of the highest waterfalls in India."
• Rhymes for sharavati
Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit, where 'shara' means 'arrow' and 'vati' means 'bearing' or 'possessing'. According to Hindu mythology, the river was created when Lord Rama shot an arrow into the ground at Ambuthirtha to fetch water for his wife, Sita.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Sharavati. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 14, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/sharavati