1. Kaveri is predominantly the river of southern apart of
India, which is 475 miles long, originating from the hills of
Kurya, some 20 miles away from Arabian Sea. It flows towards the
south-east direction and passes through Karnataka and Tamil Nadu
and ultimately merges into the Bay of Bengal, after making a delta
at its mouth. An island named as Shiva Samudram and situated
approximately 35 miles east of Mysore, divides its course into two
parts. This river is considered so sacred that it is called the
Ganga of the South.
2. The Kaveri, Indias second most sacred river, is sometimes
called the Ganges of the South. According to Hindu legend,
Vishnumaya, daughter of the god Brahma, was born on earth as the
child of a mortal, Kavera Muni. In order to bring beatitude for
Kavera Muni, she became a river whose water would purify all
sins.
3. In India the river Kaveri has been famous since times
immemorial. It is believed to be an omnipresent river. If a bath is
taken on the fourteenth day of the Paksha, falling on Tuesday and
having Vyatipat yoga, it gives immense benefits. Those people who
get killed by weapons, can attain heaven, if Ekodisht Shradh is
performed at the banks of Kaveri and Seasame seeds which is mixed
with the water of Kaveri are sprinkled in their names.
4. South of Narmada, a sacred place known as Kaveri Kund has
been unearthed. By merely taking a dip in its holy water, a man
achieves godliness. There is also a Siddh Linga called Kundeshwar,
which is worshipped by the deities and the Siddhas alike. If any
person worship this linga even unknowingly, it gives immense
benefits. The benefits attained by taking a bath in the holy water
of Kaveri is simply incomparable .