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Yana |
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The gigantic rock formations
of Yana stand proud and tall among the evergreen forests
of the Western Ghats in Uttara Kannada district.
Located 25km from the coastal town of Kumta and 40km from
Sirsi near the Chandrika river, Yana is an ideal destination
for pilgrims,
trekkers, and nature-lovers alike. |
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| A 16km trek through
the cool and breezy hills brings you to the foot of the
mountain where the rock formations begin. At the top,
a stunning sight awaits you: The awesome Bhairaveshwara
and Jaganmohini shikharas, or peaks. A cave temple dedicated
to Lord Shiva lies below these shikharas. The vagaries
of time have caused these limestone structures to turn
blackish brown; a profusion of beehives dots the rock
surface. |
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A popular legend associated
with Yana holds that Bhasmasura, an evil demon, performed
penance to Lord Shiva and obtained the power of reducing
to ashes anybody on whose head he placed his hand. An
ungrateful Bhasmasura, however, soon decided to test the
boon on his benefactor. Devotees believe that when Bhasmasura
pursued Shiva with the intention of destroying him, Shiva
took abode in the Bhairaweshwara peak at Yana. Legend
has it that the other peak is called Jaganmohini in honour
of Vishnu, who took the form of
Mohini and saved Lord Shiva’s life. |
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| Whatever you’re looking for, chances
are that you’ll find it at Yana. |
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How
to reach there |
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District:
Uttara Kannada |
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Kumta
– 25km
Sirsi – 40km
Bangalore – 490km |
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Kumta –
25km |
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Dabolim (Goa) – 210km |
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Where
to stay |
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There
is no accommodation at Yana. It’s best
to stay at Kumta or Sirsi. |
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