The ancient temple town mentioned in the Hindu epics- the Ramayana and
the Mahabharata, Banavasi is located on the left bank of Varada River,
140km from Karwar. Once the capital city of the Kadambas, the main places
of interest here are the Madhukeswara temple built in the 9th century,
the ruins of a Buddhist stupa, the Veerabhadra temple, several idols and
Jain icons. Kadambotsav, the annual festival conducted by the State Government
is celebrated with great enthusiasm. It is the hub of cultural programmes
especially Yakshagana along with Dance, Music and Art Exhibitions. Banavasi
has the rain forests of the Western Ghats. Banavasi has no lodging facility
and Sirsi, the nearest town is 18 km away.
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