Aversa Temple Documentation
This is an overview of the Shree Katyayani and Baneshwar Temple located in Aversa, Karnataka. Its historical importance is evident from its structure and form. It is well reserved over the years. Temples are an important part of the Indian culture. Temples are associated with traditions, tales passed on from generations to generations, the touch and feel of the place and many other such memories which are often bestowed upon a person since their childhood. It is an important building, flourishing with customs which are a lifelong part of lives. Such is this temple, with deities of Devi Shree Katyayani and Lord Baneshwar, carved out in black stone. As the documentation proceeded, many hidden gems all around the temple are found as one pays closer attention to every detail. The environment being filled with positivity and prosperity, which changes one’s mood and calms the mind.
Peace is the first thing a person finds when entering temples. The documentations includes information about the history, architecture, and significance of the temple. The purpose of this documentations is to provide a detailed account of this important cultural and religious site in Karnataka, as well as to explore the various aspects that make it unique and noteworthy. The documentations is based on a combination of research and personal observations, and it is intended to serve as a valuable resource for those interested in learning more about the temple and its cultural significance. The combination of Goan and Konkan architecture makes this complex even more interesting and curious to explore. The exploration is displaced in the forms of drawings, sketches and information.
Aversa is a picturesque coastal village in Ankola Taluk in North Karnataka. The people are peaceful and of helpful nature, with warm welcomes and soft smiles. The chirping of the birds and scampering of the squirrels tranquilises the mind. Kannad and Konkani are the local languages spoken in Aversa. Despite the language barrier, the people are always willing to have a conversation. Kids from the locality are so very curious with their keen eyes always wandering over huge backpacks and visitors who have come to their home to explore its beauty. They would run up to their guests and ask them various questions about their cities, language, culture and many such innocent queries. The atmosphere is gleaming. Even during early summer, the air is cooler because of breezes during the day. The overall environment of the village was unearthing and soothing.
