Unchalli Falls
Waterfall Near Sirsi, Karnataka
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Unchalli Falls, also known as Lushington Falls, is a waterfall created by a 116-metre (381 ft) drop in the River Aghanashini in Karnataka, India. The falls are located 35 km (22 mi) from Sirsi . The falls are named for J. D. Lushington, a District Collector for the British Government, who discovered the falls in 1845.[1] It is one of world's 5 waterfalls where one can witness the extremely rare phenomena "Moonbows".[2]
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| Location | Sirsi, Karnataka |
| Coordinates | 14°24′34″N 74°44′51″E |
| Total height | 116 metres (381 ft) |
| Watercourse | Aghanashini River |
The falls are sometimes called Keppa Joga because of the deafening sound they make.[clarification needed]
