Vennaaru River

Vennaaru is a tributary of the Kaveri River in southern India.[1] It passes through Trichy and Thanjavur in the Tamil Nadu region of the country. The etymology of Vennaaru represents venmai (white) + aaru (river) in Tamil. The fertile landscape and lush fields in and around the village of Karandai are irrigated by this river. During the Chola period, a branch of this river was dug out and expanded by the Chola king Parantaka I.[2]

Vennaaru River

Vennaaru was used for water transportation in the ancient Chola Kingdom.

  • Vennaaru River
  • Paddy Fields around Vennaaru River

References
  1. Development of Irrigation in India,Issue 76 of Publication (India. Central Board of Irrigation and Power). Central Board of Irrigation and Power. 1965. p. 63.
  2. Bhāratīya Sthalanāma Patrikā, Volume 12. Place Names Society of India by Geetha Book House. 1991. p. 92.


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