Bhima River, Major river tributary in Karnataka, India
The Bhima is a major tributary in Karnataka that flows through three states before joining the Krishna. The riverbed stretches 861 kilometers and forms an important water source for agricultural land across the region.
The Bahmani dynasty founded its sultanate near the river in the 14th century and chose Gulbarga as its capital. This rule marked the beginning of Islamic presence on the Deccan plateau.
The name comes from Hindu mythology, where Bhima was one of the five Pandava brothers. Along the banks, pilgrims find several sacred sites, including temples visited by devotees from different regions.
Water levels rise considerably in August during the monsoon and drop to a minimum in spring. Visitors should consider the season, as the river shows a very different face at different times.
At the mouth into the Krishna, the Bhima is actually longer than the Krishna itself. This peculiarity can be found about 24 kilometers (15 miles) north of Raichur, where both rivers meet.
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