The longest river in peninsular India is the Godavari.
It is the largest river in Peninsular India and rises from Trimbakeshwar near Nasik in Maharashtra.
Also known as the Dakshin Ganga or Vridha Ganga, it extends over the states of Maharashtra, Telangana, Andhra Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, and Odisha.
With a length of 1465 km, it is also the second-largest river in India.
The important tributaries of the river are: Pravara, Purna, Manjra, Penganga, Wardha, Wainganga, Pranhita, Indravati, Maner, and the Sabri.
Kumbha Mela, a religious festival of Hindus, organised once in 12 years takes place on the banks of Godavari.
The Godavari basin is bounded by Satmala Hills, Mahadeo hills, the Eastern Ghats, and the Western Ghats.
Major projects on the Godavari river are Polavaram Irrigation Project, Kaleshwaram, Ichampalli, Sriram Sagar Project, etc.
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