Bhavani Island Explained

Bhavani Island situated in the midst of the Krishna River, at Vijayawada. It is located at the upstream of Prakasam Barrage and is considered one of the largest river islands in India, with an area of 133acres.^[1] It has a robotic dinosaur park, garden maze, mirror maze, golf and badminton simulator, cycling, etc.

Etymology

The Kanaka Durga Temple is the abode of Goddess Durga. She is also known with another name as Bhavani and hence, the island is named Bhavani Island. The island is located in close proximity to the temple.^[2]

Tourism developments

APTDC has taken initiatives to develop the place into a tourist spot. One such initiative is Shilparamam, an arts and crafts village project. It is also helpful for local artisans such as Kondapalli toy makers, weavers etc.^{[3] [4]} APTDC has developed infrastructure on Bhavani Island to attract many tourists, which include sporting activities, resorts, rural museum, Berm Park, rope-way etc.^{[5] [6]}

References

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Notes and References

1. Web site: Bhavani Island. AP Tourism Department. 11 June 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140629213706/http://www.aptdc.gov.in/vijayawada.html. 29 June 2014. dead.
2. News: Naming of Island. 12 June 2014. The Hindu. 7 Nov 2011. VIJAYAWADA.
3. News: P. SUJATHA VARMA. Tourism improvements. 12 June 2014. The Hindu. 27 May 2013. VIJAYAWADA.
4. News: P. SUJATHA VARMA. Shilparamam to add colour to Bhavani Island. 24 July 2014. The Hindu. 19 May 2014. VIJAYAWADA.
5. News: P. SUJATHA VARMA. Development of island. 12 June 2014. The Hindu. 5 Feb 2014. Vijayawada.
6. Web site: Bhavani Island was developed as a new adventure sports. jagranjosh.com. 12 June 2014. 24 Mar 2014. https://web.archive.org/web/20140530080238/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bhavani-island-in-ap-developed-as-new-adventure-sports-1395666859-1. 30 May 2014. dead.