About Tungabhadra and Krishna Sangamam
The Tungabhadra and Krishna Sangamam is the sacred confluence of the Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers, historically located at Kudavelli village near Alampur. The original site was submerged following the construction of the Srisailam Dam, and the historic Sangameswara Temple was relocated to Alampur. Visitors can now view the confluence from Gundimalla, approximately 8 kilometers from Alampur, where well-made ghats allow for ritual bathing and boat rides.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a scenic view of the meeting point of two major rivers, the Krishna and the Tungabhadra. The site features well-made ghats for bathing and offers opportunities for boat rides in traditional bamboo baskets known as Theppa. The area is quiet and requires private transport to reach, as there is no public transport available to the confluence point itself.
Key highlights
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Confluence of Krishna and Tungabhadra rivers
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Well-made ghats for ritual bathing
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Traditional Theppa boat rides
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Historical significance as the original site of Kudavelli Sangameswara Temple
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Scenic river views
History of Tungabhadra and Krishna Sangamam
The confluence was historically the location of Kudavelli village and the ancient Kudavelli Sangameswara Temple, dated to the pre-Pulakesin II period (before 610-642 CE). The village and original temple site were submerged in 1979 due to the construction of the Srisailam Dam. The temple was dismantled block by block by the Archaeological Survey of India and reconstructed in Alampur.