The eastern branch of the waterfall is known as Barachukki while the western branch is known as Gaganachukki. Together, they are known as the Shivanasamudra Falls.Gaganachukki cascades down a height of 98 m and this gorgeous waterfall is where Asia's first hydroelectric power station was set up in the year 1905.The waterfalls are located at a distance of about 139 km from Bangalore and about 60 km from Mysore.