Kapila River originates in
Wayanad region of
Kerala and flows towards west. It joins the
Cauvery at Tirumakudalu Narasipur (T.Narasipur) taluk of
Mysore District and the Cauvery then meanders through
Kollegal taluk and flows towards the Mettur reservoir. On the banks of this river lies
Nanjangud, which is famous for the Sreekanteswara Temple located here.