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Definition of shivanasamudra
shivanasamudra
/ˌʃɪvənəsəˈmuːdrə/
shi · va · na · sa · mu · dra
shivanasamudra Lexical Profile
CEFR
C2
Grade
11
Tier
3
Usage
Rare
• noun
1
A famous segmented waterfall on the Kaveri River in Karnataka, India, noted for its twin segments known as Gaganachukki and Bharachukki.
Example
"We took a weekend road trip from Bangalore to witness the immense power of Shivanasamudra during the monsoon season."
2
A small island town in the Mandya district of Karnataka, India, situated along the Kaveri River and historically significant for hosting one of Asia's first hydroelectric power stations.
Example
"The town of Shivanasamudra was electrified in 1902 primarily to supply power to the Kolar Gold Fields."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from Sanskrit and Kannada, literally translating to 'Shiva's Sea', referring to the vast, ocean-like expanse of water created by the Kaveri River at the falls.
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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Shivanasamudra. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 15, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/shivanasamudra