| Kariankode River Tejaswini River | |
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| Location | |
| Country | India |
| States | Kerala, Karnataka |
| District | Kasaragod, Kannur, Kodagu |
| Towns | Pulingome, Cherupuzha, Cheemeni, Kayyur, Cheruvathur, Karindalam |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Source | Padinalkad Ghat Reserve Forest, Karnataka |
| • location | Kodagu District, India |
| • elevation | 1520 m |
| Mouth | Arabian Sea |
• location | Near Thuruthy, Nileshwaram, India |
• elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
| Length | 64 km (40 mi) |
Kariankode River is a major river in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, India. Kariangode river is the second largest river in Kasaragod district. It is running through the hills and dales of Vellarikundu, Hosdurg and Payyanur Taluks. Kariangode River also known as Tejaswani River is one among the 44 rivers flowing through Kerala state. Places like Pulingome, Cherupuzha, Kakkadavu, Kayyur and Karindalam are situated at bank of this river.[1][2]