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Description: The Panchagangavalli River is in Karnataka. It starts where five rivers come together: the Souparnika, Varahi, Kedaka, Chakra, and Kubja rivers. After flowing for a while, it joins the Arabian Sea at Gangolli, in the Udupi district. The river goes through a town called Kundapur, which is about 40 km from Udupi. This river is considered holy and is famous for its clear water and beautiful scenery. Many boats can be seen on the calm water in the mornings, and the sunrise over the river is a stunning sight. It is also a great place for bird-watching. Many types of birds live there, such as white-bellied sea eagles, open-billed storks, pond herons, grey plovers, royal terns, and Eurasian curlews. 

Fishermen can be seen working along the riverbanks, and visitors can walk along the banks during low tide. The name "Kundapur" comes from the Kundeswarar Temple, built by King Kundavarma near the Panchagangavalli River. The city's name likely comes from Kundavarma, who was a ruler of the area. In the Kannada language, "Kunda" means 'pillar,' which refers to how houses were traditionally built, and "pura" means city. The river is also linked to the Kundeswarar Temple made by Kundavarma. The city is sometimes called the "City of the Sun." It is known for its temples and Dvaita philosophy. A long time ago, it was an important port for the kings of Baindur after the Vijayanagara Empire lost its power. 

In the 16th century, Portuguese and German missionaries came to the area, and there was a small fort built by Hyder Ali at the river's entrance. After Tipu Sultan was defeated in 1799, the British took control of the city. It has a special location, surrounded by water on three sides: the Panchagangavalli River flows on the north, the Kalaghar River is on the east, and the Kodi backwaters and Arabian Sea are on the west. All roads to Kundapur come from the south. To the north of the town is a large backwater of the river, which can only be crossed by boat.