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'''Yana''' is a village located in forests of the [[Sirsi, Karnataka|Sirsi]] and [[Kumta]] [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], India which is known for the unusual [[karst]] [[rock formation]]s. It is located in the [[Sahyadri]] mountain range of the [[Western Ghats]], about {{convert|60|km|mi}} from [[Karwar]] port, {{convert|39|km|mi}} from [[Sirsi, Karnataka|Sirsi]], and {{convert|31|km|mi}} from [[Kumta]]. Yana is one of the wettest villages in the world | '''Yana''' is a village located in forests of the [[Sirsi, Karnataka|Sirsi]] and [[Kumta]] [[Uttara Kannada]] district of [[Karnataka]], India which is known for the unusual [[karst]] [[rock formation]]s. It is located in the [[Sahyadri]] mountain range of the [[Western Ghats]], about {{convert|60|km|mi}} from [[Karwar]] port, {{convert|39|km|mi}} from [[Sirsi, Karnataka|Sirsi]], and {{convert|31|km|mi}} from [[Kumta]]. Yana is one of the wettest villages in the world. It is the cleanest village in [[Karnataka]], and the second cleanest village in [[India]]. The two unique rock [[outcrop]]s near the village are a tourist attraction and easily approachable by a small trek through {{convert|0.5|km|mi}} of thick forests from the nearest road head.<ref name=Kamat>{{Cite web|url= http://www.kamat.com/kalranga/kar/yana.htm|title= The Rocks Caves and Beauty of Yana|author= Krishnanand Kamat|access-date=2009-09-28|publisher= Kamat's potpurri|date=2001-05-07}}</ref><ref name=twin>{{Cite web|url=http://www.thehindubusinessline.com/2001/05/07/stories/100772g4.htm|title= The twin pinnacles of Yana|access-date=2009-09-28|publisher=Financial daily of THE HINDU group of publications|date=2001-05-07}}</ref><ref name=trail>{{Cite web|url=http://www.trailofview.com/trail/coastal_karnataka|title= Coastal Karnataka: Yana|access-date=2009-09-28}}</ref><ref name=Konkan>{{Cite web|url=http://trekkerpedia.com/2016/09/yana-rock-caves-travel-trek-guide-from-sirsi-kumta/ |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160910165456/http://trekkerpedia.com/2016/09/yana-rock-caves-travel-trek-guide-from-sirsi-kumta/ |url-status=dead |archive-date=2016-09-10 |title=Yana near Sirsi / Yallapur, North Karnataka |access-date=2009-09-28 }}</ref> | ||
Yana is famous for these two massive rock outcrops known as the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara ("Shikhara" means "hill"). The huge rocks are composed of solid black, crystalline [[karst]] [[limestone]]. Bhairaveshwara Shikhara is {{convert|120|m|ft}} in height, while the Mohini Shikhara, which is smaller, is {{convert|90|m|ft}} in height. Yana is also well known as a pilgrimage centre because of the cave temple below the Bhairaveshwara [[Sikhara|Shikhara]] where a [[Swayambhu]] ("self manifested", or "that which is created by its own accord") [[linga]] has been formed. Water drips from the roof over the linga, adding to the sanctity of the place.<ref name=Kamat/><ref name=twin/><ref name=trail/> | Yana is famous for these two massive rock outcrops known as the Bhairaveshwara Shikhara and the Mohini Shikhara ("Shikhara" means "hill"). The huge rocks are composed of solid black, crystalline [[karst]] [[limestone]]. Bhairaveshwara Shikhara is {{convert|120|m|ft}} in height, while the Mohini Shikhara, which is smaller, is {{convert|90|m|ft}} in height. Yana is also well known as a pilgrimage centre because of the cave temple below the Bhairaveshwara [[Sikhara|Shikhara]] where a [[Swayambhu]] ("self manifested", or "that which is created by its own accord") [[linga]] has been formed. Water drips from the roof over the linga, adding to the sanctity of the place.<ref name=Kamat/><ref name=twin/><ref name=trail/> | ||
During | During [[Shivaratri]] here, a [[car festival]] is held, along with other festivities. The place and its surrounding hillocks are also known for their evergreen scenic forests.<ref name=Kamat/><ref name=twin/><ref name=trail/> | ||
==Geography== | ==Geography== | ||