In the Puranas it is mentioned that River Kritamala is said to be a river of the country of Dravida or Malabar. The river rises in the Malaya Hills.
In a legendary story it is said that Manu, son of Vivaswat, offered the oblation of water to the Pitris in the River Kritamala.
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River Kritamala
River Kritamala is a mythological river that rises in the Malaya hills.
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