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Key Facts about Kollidam River

Aug. 13, 2026

ASI archaeologists recently found remains of a possible Sangam-era irrigation structure in the Kollidam river near Lalgudi, Trichy.

About Kollidam River:

  • It is a river in southeastern India flowing through the Tamil Nadu
  • It is the northern distributary of the Kaveri River.
  • It is also known as Kolidam and sometimes Coleroon in English.
  • Course:
    • Formed by the northern bifurcation of the Kaveri River just west of Srirangam, the Kollidam River flows in an easterly and then northeasterly direction.
    • It finally empties through several mouths into the Bay of Bengal.
  • The town of Chidambaram lies on its banks.

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