Avani Betta - A trek through treta yuga

Avani is a small village in Mulabaagilu taluk, Kolara district in Karnataka, India, about ten miles from Kolar Gold Fields. The village is located at 32 km from Kolara, the district centre and 13 km from Mulabaagilu, the Taluk headquarters. It is a popular location for rock climbinga

Avani is known for the Sita temple situated on a hill. This temple is one of the few temples dedicated to Sitadevi in India. There is a belief that the sage Valmiki, the author of the epic Ramayana, was residing here during the period of Ramayana. Sitadevi lived here in his ashram while in exile. Sitadevi gave birth to her twin children Lava-Kusha here. Even today the room where Sita gave birth to her children exists. The war between Sri Rama and his sons Lava and Kusha happened in this village.

At the base of the hills you will find magnificent The Ramalingeshwara group of temples , is constructed in the dravida style. According to the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), the temple is an ornate 10th-century Nolamba dynasty construction which was partially renovated later by the Chola dynasty. The temple is protected by the Archaeological Survey of India as a monument of national importance

It was one of our weekend treks, I found it on one of the youtube blogs an decided to climb for one of the weekend. There are historic temples relate to treta yuga (Ramayana), you fill find the valmiki ashram (Sage who wrote Ramayana and gave shelter to Sita, and Lava Kusha were born there as the legend says.
Pictures on Insta: https://www.instagram.com/p/CKbxfR6AxZP/
Is it DIY Trek: Yes you can do it yourself, a guide is not required, trail is pretty much well established.
Distance: 4Kms Round Trip
Difficulty Level: Easy (it’s an easy trek and beginners can complete it with ease)
Starting Point: https://goo.gl/maps/aMViNq46WYNs4pw68
Terrain: Around 400 steps initially, and then nomadic walk to the temple (Valmiki Ashram) (Halfway), then rocky pathway till the watch tower. Then step climb to the summit
Best Time to Trek: Any time of the year other than Monsoon. However Sep to Dec gives Breathtaking views due to green cover. Summer will harsh and dried up.
What to look for? Magnificient temple group at the base which is 1000 yrs old, with amazing architecture. Trek to temple at top, along the temples and centuries old temples and structures.

Now sit back and check out pictures..

The Ramalingeshwara group of temples

Seetha Matha Temple

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