Avani is a small village in Kollar district 32 km from Kolar in Karnataka. It is a popular location for rock climbing. The name Avani is of dravidian origin, and means "earth".
There are various interesting sites at this place of historic importance. The history of the place has been associated to the time Hindu epic 'Ramamayana'. There are references to this place in the epic and it is said that Sitadevi gave birth to her twin children Lava-Kusha here. Later the war between Sri Rama and his sons Lava and Kusha happened in this village. At the top of hillock is Sita Mata Temple.
The temples of interest that I have seen here are:
The hill at this place has various places of historic significant including temple of Sitadevi.
How to reach there: It is 95 kms away from Bangalore on NH4 via Kolar.
There are various interesting sites at this place of historic importance. The history of the place has been associated to the time Hindu epic 'Ramamayana'. There are references to this place in the epic and it is said that Sitadevi gave birth to her twin children Lava-Kusha here. Later the war between Sri Rama and his sons Lava and Kusha happened in this village. At the top of hillock is Sita Mata Temple.
The temples of interest that I have seen here are:
- Ramalingeshwara Temple Complex
- Subramanya Temple
The hill at this place has various places of historic significant including temple of Sitadevi.
How to reach there: It is 95 kms away from Bangalore on NH4 via Kolar.
What a pretty place, the first shot is lovely. Rajesh, thanks for sharing Avani.
ReplyDeleteI can see why the area would be popular for rock climbing and to visit temples as well.
ReplyDeleteInteresting..
ReplyDeleteI love the broken rock formations in these photos, and look forward to seeing more of the temples.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely scenery and temple.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like a truly beautiful place. The view is incredible.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place. Nice post.
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interesting..though am not sure I will make a leisure trip to this place :)
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The places and photos are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHello Rajesh
ReplyDeleteIndia has such a varied and interesting landscape.
Do you make these trips with your family or are you part of a history group.
Always such interesting posts and wonderful photos.
Awesome view from the hill top! Hope it was adventure climbing up
ReplyDeleteLovely Clicks , superrrr
ReplyDeleteIsn't it quite similar to Hampi which is also a city of stones and have some mythological tales about Ramayana ?
ReplyDeleteReally like the pictures in collage.
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It certianly looks as if people would enjoy a scramble on the rocks. Did your family do any rock climbing?
ReplyDeletegorgeous scenery and ornate temples, thanks for sharing those today
ReplyDeleteSo amazed at the number of temples in this one area. As so often when I visit, I just shake my head in awe.
ReplyDeleteInteresting place..!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos of rocks, greenery, and temples. This area looks different - more remote than some you've shown. That temple high up on the hill looks spectacular with all the rocks beneath it.
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing and beautiful place, Rajesh!! Wonderful captures as always! Hope you're enjoying a great week!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing sights you discover.
ReplyDeleteNice and interesting photos! Great post!
ReplyDeletethe temples are distinctly unique in their own ways.
ReplyDeleteLovely rocky landscape and charming temples !
ReplyDeleteYes, I like this rocky place, nice photos!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Captures Rajesh. Did you visited Antargange Caves in Kollar?
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots of the village and temple.
ReplyDeleteFascinating site of Incredible India!
ReplyDeleteI can see why this would be considered a great place to climb rocks! Wow. I might even give it a try.
ReplyDeleteDo you have to learn the names and histories of all the gods and goddesses as well as the various religious beliefs in school? That would be a lot to learn!
You do such a marvelous job on your pictures and presentation, it makes me feel as though I had been there.
ReplyDeleteRoses, I am not part of history group. I am just interested in traveling.
ReplyDeleteLowell, in the school we don't learn extensively of any religion or Gods. We just get an brief overview of culture and major festivals.
Such a fascinating history everywhere in India.
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an APPEALING place
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Your photos and text enable me to feel as if I am right there in the midst of the setting.
ReplyDeleteLove the rocks and you seem to have a million temples in your world ~ beautiful photos ~ carol ^_^
ReplyDeleteThis looks like a perfect place for rock climbing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like an excellent spot for climbing and hiking.
ReplyDeleteWow place Avani! Thank you Rajesh:)
ReplyDeleteAvani , what a lovely place. thanks for sharing. Did you try your hand at rock-climbing?
ReplyDeletevery nice capture....!
ReplyDeletebeautiful!
Very interesting. Will add this to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteNice pic ... so many interesting places are yet to visit ,thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely setting! And the story about the temple is so fascinating! Thanks for sharing. :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome view in the first pic.
ReplyDeleteInteresting info about the village. :)