What is the Speciality of banasura Sagar dam?
earthen dam
The Banasura Sagar Dam is located 21 km from Kalpetta, in Wayanad District of Kerala in the Western Ghats. It is the largest earthen dam in India and the second largest in Asia and a starting point for hikes into the surrounding mountains. It is an important tourist attraction.
Is banasura Sagar dam opened?
The dam opens at 9.30 am and closes at 7 pm. There are food stalls inside and outside there are many stalls selling titbits.
In which river is banasura Sagar dam?
Wayanad is home to India’s largest earthen dam, the Banasura Sagar. The dam, which was constructed in 1979, is built across the Karamanathodu tributary of the Kabani River. It is named after the Asura king Banasura, son of Mahabali, who is said to have observed a severe penance in the surrounding hills.
Where is banasura dam?
Largest earth dam in India and the second largest in Asia, the Banasura Sagar dam is located at Padinjarethara near Kalpetta in Wayanad. An ideal place for boating and trekking, the place also has a garden. It is among the most popular picnic locations in the district along with its multitude of boating options.
Which is Asia’s largest dam?
Hirakud Dam
Hirakud Dam is a man made reservoir in Sambalpur Osiaha, Hirakud Dam is a peace of beauty. In October to February in winter season there are a best picnic spot. In winter the migrate birds come from Siberia to Hirakud Dam. This dam is inaugurated by late Jawaharlal neheru it is the Asia longest dam having nearly 4 km.
Is there boating in banasura Sagar dam?
Both pedal boats and speed boats are available for the tourists between 9 am and 5 pm on a daily basis. The backdrop of the Banasura Hills make boating on this dam even more amazing.
Who killed banasura?
Devi Parvati took avatar of Kumari ( story of KanyaKumari) to kill Banasur.. Krishna just cut away his 998 arms given by Mahadev as a boon.