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| Yana, The Rock of Interest |
Yana is a pilgrim center located amongst the evergreen forest of the Sahyadri mountains. It is 25 km for Kumta (locate), a small coastal town and 40 km for Sirsi, a commercial center. One has to walk several miles on the partially paved road from the highway. This rocks are very different when you comparing to other rocks in the world and this is the only place with great scientific background.
A large cave, a, measuring about three meters at the entrance, has a Shivalinga. Water drips from the projecting rocks over the linga, and devotees call it Gangodbhava. The cave also has a bronze icon of Chandika, an incarnation of mother Goddess Durga.
The area is known for its majestic mountains, a variety of rock formations , tricking water falls and the holy temple. The tallest peak, Bhariraveswara Shikhara stands 120 meters high, whereas the Mohini Shikhara is ninety meters from its base. The mighty rocks have been roughened by the vagaries of burning Sun, uncontrolled winds and torrential rains. They are solid composition of black, crystalline limestone. Wild bees have taken liberty to construct their hives on these rock-shelters.
Tourist attractions of Yana
History of yana :
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| The Limestone Rock in Yana |
Dr. Francis Buchan a British official, undertook a journey to Yana in 1801 on behalf of The East India Company and surveyed the area. He noticed around ten thousand dwellings in and around Yana. Since then the population dwindled as soil eroded and is now infertile. Today very few families live in the vicinity, the traditional Pujari's family is one of them. This helped to retained its serene calm and picturesque spot. However, this status of Yana may not continue for long. The geological surveys and a detailed study has revealed that the rocks are very rich in limestone, manganese and iron.
There are two ways you can get there, Take a bus from Sirsi which goes to mattighatta, devanalli via hegadekatta. Get down at a stop called "vaddi cross" and walk 6+kms from there. Take a bus either from sirsi or kumta get down at a place called Anegundi near Kathagaal. This place is after the Devimane ghats if you are coming from Sirsi. From here it is around 16kms walk.
Distance to Yana :
Bangalore - From Bangalore about 400 kms.
Sirshi - From Sirshi about 50 kms, It is the nearest town to the place of yana. Nearest Petrol Bunk also You have to take journey to Sirshi. Nearest Hospital and Hotels are available in Sirshi only from yana.
Goa - Nearest Airport is in Goa Only.
Mangalore - For the major accomodation or facilities it's better to take ride to Mangalore. There you can get any facilities.
Rocky Place in Yana between Nature
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