Sangama at Srirangapatna

Sangama at Srirangapatna is the sacred confluence point of the Kaveri River branches near Srirangapatna town in Mandya district, Karnataka. Located about 4 km from the town centre, it marks where the river encircling the island town reunites. Revered as Triveni Sangama and a traditional bathing ghat, it is known for its wide sandy banks, calm shallow waters in dry season, coracle rides and scenic riverside setting near historic monuments.

Visitors can expect a wide, open riverside area where the two branches of the Kaveri River meet, forming a broad sandy bank and shallow waters. The site has a bathing ghat with steps leading to the water, open views of the river, and small temples nearby. Visitors can walk along the sand, take a holy dip, observe rituals, take coracle boat rides when water levels permit, and enjoy photography and birdwatching in a calm natural setting.

Sangama is associated with the historic island town of Srirangapatna, which was the capital of Tipu Sultan and earlier rulers. The confluence has long been a pilgrimage bathing place mentioned in local traditions and is linked to the Paschimavahini stretch of the Kaveri considered sacred.

Revered as Triveni Sangama, the confluence is considered sacred for ritual bathing, ancestral rites and religious offerings. Pilgrims visit to take a holy dip, especially during auspicious days and festivals, and the site is part of the religious circuit around Srirangapatna.