The Mandovi River (also called the Mahadayi River) is fed by streams near the villages of Gavali, Hemmadaga, Jamboti, Kankumbi, and Talawade villages. Lying in the mountainous Western Ghats (also called Sahyadris), the region may receive up to of rainfall per year. During the summer months (March-May) the stream and river water levels can become low, resulting in water shortages. The Gavali village temple area is thought by some to be the birthplace of the Mandovi river.