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Banavasi (
Kannada: ಬನವಾಸಿ) is an ancient temple town on the border of
Uttara Kannada District and
Shivamogga district in the
south Indian state of
Karnataka.
History
Banavasi is one of the oldest towns in the
Karnataka state. It has grown up around the Madhukeshwara Temple built in the
9th century and dedicated to
Lord Shiva the supreme God in
Shaivism, a major branch of
Hinduism.
Recently a
5th century copper coin was discovered here with an inscription in the
Kannada script, one of the oldest such coins ever discovered. The Directorate of Archaeology and Museums said that the coin's inscription in archaic Kannada proves beyond doubt that Banavasi had a mint in the 5th century. The coin's discovery supports those seeking classical status for the
Kannada language.
Adikavi Pampa, the first poet of Kannada, wrote his epic poems in Banasavi.
The town once was the capital of the
Kadamba rulers, an ancient royal dynasty of Karnataka. They established themselves there in 345 A.D. and ruled for at least two centuries.
Location
Banavasi lies deep in the
rain forests of
Western Ghats with the Varadha river flowing around it on three sides.
It is located 374 km from
Bangalore. The nearest railway station is 112 km away in
Shimoga.
Sirsi, 18 km away, is the nearest town. Banavasi has no lodging.
Agriculture
The soil is fertile around Banavasi and rice, sugarcane, arecanut, spices and pineapple are grown there.
Attractions
The annual December cultural festival, Kadambothsav, is a huge gathering, organized by the state government, and featuring folk dancers, drama troupes, classical musicians, art exhibitions, while drawing together performers, artists, and writers from all of
south India.
Banavasi has long been a cultural centre, especially the
Yakshagana art form. Today local
artisans craft and sell the classical folk art Yakshagana masks here.
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