| Varada River | |
| Subdivision Type1: | Country |
| Subdivision Name1: |  India |
| Subdivision Type2: | State |
| Subdivision Type3: | Region |
| Subdivision Name3: | Malenadu |
| Subdivision Type4: | Districts |
| Subdivision Name4: | Uttara Kannada Shivamogga Haveri |
| Subdivision Type5: | Cities |
| Subdivision Name5: | Banavasi Sagara |
| Source1: | VaradaMoola |
| Mouth: | Tungabhadra River |
| Mouth Location: | Galaganatha |
The Varada River[1] (Verada River[2]) is a river in central Karnataka, India. It originates in Varadamoola . It is a tributary of the Tungabhadra River.
The Varada river originates near Vardamoola in Sagara of Karnataka. It flows through the Western Ghats and enters the central districts of Karnataka, (Haveri and Bellary). The river joins the Tungabhadra River at Galaganath.[3]
It is important to the wellbeing of the Kannada people along its course. Dams have been constructed along the river's course, providing water for irrigation and domestic purposes during summer. There are, however, no major irrigation projects on this river, although the government is considering one.
The river has divine association for Indians.
Shringarishi was once in deep penance, praying for forgiveness, from Lord vishnu, for committing the Bramhahatyadosha. Sriman Narayana appeared before him and poured gangajal on the rishi's head. This gangajal formed the Varada river.
