<p>Shankara Udyana or Navilutheertha garden beside the dam across River Malaprabha near Saundatti (Savadatti) of Belgaum district is an ideal picnic spot. The Navilutheertha dam was built in 1974.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This place is known as Naviluthertha because a large number of peafowls are found in this area. Even today, we can hear the melodious calls and cries of peafowl here.<br /><br />This dam is the shortest dam in Karnataka — 155 m in height and 41 m in length, with four gates. The Renukasagar reservoir touches the low-lying areas of Saundatti, where a famous temple dedicated to Renuka devi is located. Renukasagar irrigates more than 2,000 sq km of agricultural land. It also supplies drinking water to Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwad, Gadag and Bagalkot. <br /><br />The reservoir, filled to the brim, offers an enchanting view. The windmills on the hill are very attractive to watch. The garden near the dam is a sight to behold with its ornamental flowers like salvias, daisies, marigolds and asters. The garden is beautifully landscaped and maintained. A statue of Shankara can also be found here.<br /><br />If you proceed further, you will find a few other small gardens en route to the Malaprabha dam. On the way, a few spots are identified from where the reservoir can be seen. These are ideal for picnicking.<br /><br />Adjacent to the dam is a temple dedicated Sri Rameswara, which is built below a huge boulder.<br /></p>
<p>Shankara Udyana or Navilutheertha garden beside the dam across River Malaprabha near Saundatti (Savadatti) of Belgaum district is an ideal picnic spot. The Navilutheertha dam was built in 1974.<br /><br /></p>.<p>This place is known as Naviluthertha because a large number of peafowls are found in this area. Even today, we can hear the melodious calls and cries of peafowl here.<br /><br />This dam is the shortest dam in Karnataka — 155 m in height and 41 m in length, with four gates. The Renukasagar reservoir touches the low-lying areas of Saundatti, where a famous temple dedicated to Renuka devi is located. Renukasagar irrigates more than 2,000 sq km of agricultural land. It also supplies drinking water to Belgaum, Hubli-Dharwad, Gadag and Bagalkot. <br /><br />The reservoir, filled to the brim, offers an enchanting view. The windmills on the hill are very attractive to watch. The garden near the dam is a sight to behold with its ornamental flowers like salvias, daisies, marigolds and asters. The garden is beautifully landscaped and maintained. A statue of Shankara can also be found here.<br /><br />If you proceed further, you will find a few other small gardens en route to the Malaprabha dam. On the way, a few spots are identified from where the reservoir can be seen. These are ideal for picnicking.<br /><br />Adjacent to the dam is a temple dedicated Sri Rameswara, which is built below a huge boulder.<br /></p>
