Yaana, Gokarna

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India /Karnataka /Uttara Kannada /Yaana

Yaana is located in the Sahyadri mountain range of the Western Ghats, about 60 kilometres (37 mi) from Karwar port, 40 kilometres (25 mi) from Sirsi, and 31 kilometres (19 mi) from Kumta. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Yana is a little hill station close to Kumta in Uttar kannada District. it’s standard attributable to the two black crystalline rock formations named as Bhairaveshwara peak and Mohini peak. settled within the picturesque inexperienced background of the Sahyadri Mountains, these peaks ar a feast to the eyes of any nature lover. Yana is additionally a accepted journeying spot throughout Shivaratri for automotive competition celebration of lord Bhairaveshwara. The rock hillocks ar encircled by thick forests and water streams; trekking during this a part of the Western Ghats may be a dream of each journey lover.

Yaana, Gokarna

Yaana, Gokarna

HistoryEdit

The history behind the Yaana is Lord Shiva granted Bhasmasura the power of reducing anybody to ashes on whose head he could lay his hand. Armed with this blessing, Bhasmasura became uncontrollable. He dreamt of eloping with Shiva’s beautiful wife, Uma, and tried to burn down Shiva. It is believed that Lord Shiva then came down to earth and hid himself in a cave at Yana. In order to save Shiva-Parvati from the evil design of the demon, Lord Vishnu assumed the form of a young, beautiful female dancer, Mohini, and challenged Bhasmasura to compete with her in a dance performance. During this performance, Mohini made the demon put his hand on his own head and reduce himself to ashes. Even today a white ash-like powder is scattered all around Yana, and the faithful believe that it is the remains of Bhasmasura.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October and March.

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Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 hour.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Taxies are also available from airport and railway station.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates buses (Red colored KSRTC buses) from nearby towns like Karwar, Ankola and Kumta to Gokarna.

Train : Konkan Railway passes through near. Some trains like Matsyagandha Express (Mangalore to Bombay via Madgaon) stops here. This railway station is suitably referred to as as Gokarna Road. The railway station is truly concerning 8 kilometers away from Gokarna. Gokarna is accessible by rail from Karwar, Ankola, Kumta, Mangalore and Madgaon. Kumta (35 km) and Ankola (20 km) are the closest major railway stations, from wherever public or non-public transportation is out there throughout day time.

Air : Nearest airports are Dabolim at Goa (155 km)and Mangalore International Airport(233 km) at Bajpe.

Others : Walking is the most common way to get around within town, as it is small and compact. Rickshaws are also available here.

Things to CarryEdit

  • Carry Camera & Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

  • Before purchasing any product confirm price from local.

HelplineEdit

  • Police : 100
  • Ambulance : 102
  • Fire : 101

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