Avani is famous for the Sita temple situated on a hill. This temple is one of the few temples dedicated to Sitadevi in India. It is also known as the Gaya of the south and has ancient temples known as the Ramalingeshwara, Lakshmaneshwara, Bharateshwara and Shatrugneshwara, dating back to the period of the Nolamba Dynasty. It has been told that 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 & Kusha was happened in this village. The place is very near (About 9 km) to Mulabaagilu in Kolar District.
How to Reach : Bangalore-- Hosakote-- Kolar-- Avani Hill
Near by places: Anthargange, Kotilingeshwara
Permission : Not required
Steps : There are steps in the middle of trek
Climbing time : 2 hrs
Parking: At the base , Near the temple
Level: Easy
Things to Carry: Water, Food and all necessary things
How to Reach : Bangalore-- Hosakote-- Kolar-- Avani Hill
Near by places: Anthargange, Kotilingeshwara
Permission : Not required
Steps : There are steps in the middle of trek
Climbing time : 2 hrs
Parking: At the base , Near the temple
Level: Easy
Things to Carry: Water, Food and all necessary things
