Avani Betta | The Birth Place of Lav Kusha | Vlog 09

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Avani is a small village in the Kolar district of Karnataka. It's around 30KM from Kollar and 95KM from Bengaluru. The place is much connected with Hindu mythology.

There's a small temple on the hilltop which is dedicated to Sitadevi which is one among the few temples which is dedicated to Sitadevi. It's believed that the sage Valmiki, who is the author of Ramayana lived here in a cave on this hilltop. And SitaDevi gave birth to his sons Lava and Kusha in this cave. Also, the war between Sri Rama and Lava and Kusha had happened in this village.

It's a light trekking point. The hillock have steps carved which makes easy to climb and rails are available for support.

Google Map will take you to Ramalingeshwara temple. From there, go forward for around a 100 metres and then take the first left to reach the hilltop.

Best time to visit: Early morning
Never visit the place after 5PM in the evening.

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