The Mandovi River/ Mahadayi River (Mandovi, pronounced ), also known as Mahadayi or 'Mhadei river, is described as the lifeline of the indian state of Goa. The river has a length of 77 km, 29 km in Karnataka and 52 km in Goa. It originates from a cluster of 30 springs at Bhimgad in the Western Ghats in the Belgaum district of Karnataka. The river has a 2,032 km² catchment area in Karnataka and a 1,580 km² catchment area in Goa. With its cerulean waters, Dudhsagar Falls and Varapoha Falls, it is also known as the Gomati in a few places. The Mandovi and the Zuari are the two primary rivers in the state of Goa.