The two-day 'Jalapatha Utsav' attracts thousands of tourists

Mysore, Aug 26 (UNI) The two-day Jalapatha Utsav (Festival of Water Falls) which began yesterday at the famous Gaganachukki falls at Shivanasamudram in Mandya District attracted thousands of tourists.

The Gaganachukki falls, which was considered as one of the 83 Water Falls in the world, with an amazing sight of the massive water column plummeting down the steep cliff with a spectacular and unending roar attracts thousands of tourists every year.

The Fall was at its full splendour due to release of water from both Karishnarajasagar (KRS) and Kabini Reservoirs since the water levels have reached full capacity.

The Festival of Water Falls, the brain child of Karnataka Minister for Kannada and Culture H S Mahadeva Prasad was a grand success.

The Minister announced that the government would spend Rs 96 crores for development of Waterfalls in the State. 12 such falls have been already identified.

He said that similar Festival of Water Falls would be held in other parts of the state to give a boost to tourism.

He said that it was also proposed to take up construction of hanging bridge between Barachukki and Gaganachukki.

Speaking on the occasion, Mandya District Incharge Minister Chaluvarayaswamy said that the response was very good for the festival and the District Administration would continue the illumination during the weekends in the spots.

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