Bavali Kudru -Neelavar

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Bavali Kudru is a small beautiful Island sourrounded by Sita River. It has an ancient History. Bavali Kudru means Island of Bats. In Kannada language, Bavali means Bat and kudru means Island. Intially there were lots of Bats living here. Later due to falling of trees and people cutting down trees, Bats had to find other place to live. There are two small forests in the two sides of the Island. It's a beautiful place for picnics and one day outings because of the sandy river bank it has. In rainy seasons, you would rarely see some land except houses due to heavy floods. People are accoustomed to this wild reality which they face in every rainy season. One speciality of this Island is that all the 11 christian families living here are relatives in one or the other way. Nowadays most people are trying to move and settle out of this Island because of the scarcity of Job, education, income sources and basic facilities. But no doubt this island is still a paradise for a urban person who wants to relax in nature. -Written by Vivek (Bulla)
Edited by Vishu (resident).
(Stronghold of D' Souza family)
Wikipedia article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Neelavara
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Coordinates:  13°27'31"N 74°46'46"E

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  • Hi, Do you know there is a village called Hanehalli in North kanra? If you talk to your people, they may be in a position to say some stories how these two villages with the same are connected. I'm interested to know.
  • i missed my mother home .my children like this place be cause they can enjoye a lot .its surround with water.its realy good .
  • hi this sharath from israel i i have gron up in tyhis island i like this place verymuch i miss a lot my family my relatives just visit this place realy u feel verybeautiful
  • This is my mother place called Kodi Bail and my uncle Salvodare D'souza been give boat services many years. We all love this place and enjoyed in our childhood. We were getting all things in this island like Fresh fish, crabs, shells, Sugar cane, Gulla (crabs), Alsande, Tambi Bhaji, Coriander Leaves and Of course Bats & fresh Tadi. My Grand parents Mothi and Santhana d'souza were traditionally give new corn to St. Peter church Barkur every year during monthi Feast event. Most excited part of this Island completely belong to One D'souza Family with four sons name Marshal, Mothi, Jackie and other one (can not remember name). Only Marshal & Mothi D'souza's few descendants are staying here. Other all families are migrated to this island
  • I am Vivek(Bulla), an ardent lover of this place and a residant of this place. Its my pleasure to write some thing about this place. If you want ot spend your vacation, i would suggest this place. A union of Dsouza family is seen here. i am away from homeland, i miss my family, frnds and place very much..
  • hiii.... i m liyanka....this is a place where both my grandparents resided..my dada and nanu have their homes here and when i was small i used to come with my bro and sis to enjoy in d river and spend some time vd our family... now i visit my nanu's home and enjoy vd my mamu....its jst a beautiful place to enjoy in...
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