Non-perennial Kaundinya river near Gudiyattam
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Channel: Roji Railways · 2014 · Travel & Events
Location:Koundinya river near Gudiyattam,154KM away from Chennai Central and 59KM more to Jolarpettai Jn,Tamilnadu. Time:19th December 2013 14:33 16627 Chennai Central-Mangalore Central West Coast Express slowly crosses non-perennial Koundinya river. Koundinya Nathi is a river flowing in the Vellore district. Gudiyatham is very popular for the temple it has for Sri Gangai Amman. Sri Gangai Amman temple is located at the heart of this town on the northern bank of the holy river Koundinya Mahanadhi. This river is believed to be the Ganges itself which came down to earth with the prayers of a Saint by name Koundinya Maharishi, who was a disciple of Sage Vasishtar. The legend has it that the Koundinya Rishi, to free himself from his sins came to this place, prayed Lord and brought the Ganges to flow through this place.
