Arbi, a seasonal waterfalls of Manipal attracting tourists
Manipal, June 14: With the onset of every monsoon, this cascading waterfalls called Arbi appears amidst the nature attracting tourists from different places of the region. But soon after the rain season, it disappears from the scene.
It appears only four-five months during rainy season with its beauty, grandeur, charm and mesmerizing impact. Because of this, the falls is called as ‘seasonal waterfalls’ or rainy season waterfalls.
The Arbi waterfalls, situated amidst the nature at Dasharath Nagar near Manipal, is a worth place to visit during rainy season. This falls emerges from the water oozing from the roots under the rocks above the hill and cascades through rocks and trees as several branches. The milky flow of water amidst the nature would become a cynosure of all eyes. This falls flows from the hill behind Sri Brahma Rameshwara Bhajana Mandir near Arbikodi Vaishnavi Durga Temple at Dasharath Nagar in Badagabettu gram panchayat limits around 2 km from Manipal. One has to get the bus from Manipal to Manchi and walk around half a km after alighting from a bus at Dasharath Nagar to reach the falls.
Normally, the waterfalls appears as soon as rainy season starts during May or June and disappears during October-November. But till January, the falls would have little water. From June to October is the right to time to visit the falls. In recent days, the falls is attracting tourists.
Interestingly, for the students of Manipal education institutions, this is the major attraction during weekends to make merry. Like students, people from Udupi, Kundapur, Manipal, Parkala and other places would visit the falls along with their families. As the falls does not have depth, there is no risk for life unlike other falls. So, women and children visit the falls in large number.
“The water gushing from the bottom of the rocks is pure and can be used for drinking. The water which flows to Badagabettu village is also irrigating the agriculture land. People could enjoy the waterfalls without any fear as it is shallow water”, said localite Murali Nayak.
However, Kusuma, a tourist said that after knowing about the falls in the social media, they have visited the falls. It is a beautiful tourist place. Both children and women could enjoy here, she said.
“Arbi falls has become the best spot for lovers and students. As the news about the falls is being circulated in the social media, the number of youth visiting the place has increased considerably this year. Along with the increased number of tourists, the falls is being polluted with plastic waste. So, the Tourism department should take steps to create awareness among tourists”, said Upendra Nayak, priest of a local temple.
Provide infrastructure
“The district administration should provide basic infrastructure along with the police security. Facilities like route map, canteen and toilet facility should be set up to attract more tourists”, said social worker Ganesh Raj Saralebettu.
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Passing out parade held at IMA Dehradun, 491 young officers join Indian Army
Dehradun(PTI): After undergoing rigorous training at the Indian Military Academy (IMA) in Dehradun, 491 cadets participated in a grand Passing Out Parade on Saturday and will now be commissioned as officers in the Indian Army.
The spectacular parade, held at the historic Drill Square in front of the academy's Chatwood Building, was reviewed by Army Chief General Upendra Dwivedi, who served as the reviewing officer.
Along with 491 Indian cadets, 34 foreign cadets from 14 friendly countries also participated in the Autumn Term 2025 Passing Out Parade.
A total of 525 officer cadets from the 157th Regular Course, 46th Technical Entry Scheme, 140th Technical Graduate Course, 55th Special Commissioned Officers Course, and Territorial Army Online Entrance Exam 2023 Course participated in the Passing Out Parade.
The 'Sword of Honour' and gold medal for securing first place during training was awarded to ACA Nishkal Dwivedi, the silver medal to BUO Badal Yadav for second place, and the bronze medal to SUO Kamaljeet Singh for third place.
The silver medal for securing first place in the 'Technical Graduate Course' was awarded to Officer Cadet Jadhav Sujit Sampat, and the silver medal for first place in the 'Technical Entry Scheme-46' was awarded to WCC Abhinav Mehrotra.
The silver medal for the 'Special Commission Officer Course' was given to Officer Cadet Sunil Kumar Chhetri.
Among the foreign cadets, the first place in merit was secured by JUO Mohammad Safin Ashraf from Bangladesh. The Army Chief's Banner for overall best performance in the Autumn Term was awarded to Imphal Company.
As the parade concluded, helicopters showered flowers on the newly commissioned officers from the sky.
On this occasion, General Dwivedi congratulated the new officers in his address for successfully completing their training. He praised the young officers for their high level of discipline, leadership qualities, and endurance, and urged them to uphold the glorious traditions of the Indian Army and serve the nation with loyalty, commitment, and honour.
General Dwivedi said that joining the army marks the beginning of a lifelong duty and selfless service.
The parents and guardians of the newly commissioned officers were also present during the passing out parade.
