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| location = [[Vijayawada]], [[Andhra Pradesh]], [[India]]<br />
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| area = {{convert|133|acre|abbr=on}}<br />
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'''Bhavani Island''' situated in the midst of the [[Krishna River]], at [[Vijayawada]]. It is located at the upstream of [[Prakasam Barrage]] and is considered as one of the largest river islands in India, with an area of {{convert|133|acre|abbr=on}}.<ref name="tourism spot">{{cite web|title=Bhavani Island|url=http://www.aptdc.gov.in/vijayawada.html|publisher=AP Tourism Department|accessdate=11 June 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140629213706/http://www.aptdc.gov.in/vijayawada.html|archive-date=29 June 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref> It has a robotic dinosaur park, garden maze, mirror maze, golf and badminton simulator, cycling, etc.<br />
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== Etymology ==<br />
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.<ref>{{cite news|title=Naming of Island|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/tdp-vows-to-fight-move-for-privatisation-of-bhavani-island/article2605579.ece|accessdate=12 June 2014|work=The Hindu|date=7 Nov 2011|location=VIJAYAWADA}}</ref><br />
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== Tourism developments ==<br />
[[File:Bhavani Island (3819994510).jpg|thumb|Tourist attraction at Bhavani Island|200px]]<br />
[[Andhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation|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.<ref>{{cite news|author1=P. SUJATHA VARMA|title=Tourism improvements|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/vijayawadas-bhavani-island-to-regain-its-sheen-soon/article4755368.ece|accessdate=12 June 2014|work=The Hindu|date=27 May 2013|location=VIJAYAWADA}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|author1=P. SUJATHA VARMA|title=Shilparamam to add colour to Bhavani Island|url=http://www.thehindu.com/news/cities/Vijayawada/shilparamam-to-add-colour-to-bhavani-island/article6026169.ece|accessdate=24 July 2014|work=The Hindu|date=19 May 2014|location=VIJAYAWADA}}</ref> [[APTDC]] has developed infrastructure on Bhavani Island to attract many tourists, which include sporting activities, resorts, rural museum, Berm Park, rope-way etc.<ref>{{cite news|author1=P. SUJATHA VARMA|title=Development of island|url=http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/tp-national/tp-andhrapradesh/berm-parkbhavani-island-ropeway-final/article5655707.ece|accessdate=12 June 2014|work=The Hindu|date=5 Feb 2014|location=Vijayawada}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|title=Bhavani Island was developed as a new adventure sports|url=http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bhavani-island-in-ap-developed-as-new-adventure-sports-1395666859-1|publisher=jagranjosh.com|accessdate=12 June 2014|date=24 Mar 2014|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20140530080238/http://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/bhavani-island-in-ap-developed-as-new-adventure-sports-1395666859-1|archive-date=30 May 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref><br />
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== References ==<br />
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[https://web.archive.org/web/20161229173810/http://www.cartravelsvijayawada.com/ Car Rentals in Vijayawada]<br />
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[[Category:Tourist attractions in Vijayawada]]<br />
[[Category:Islands of Andhra Pradesh]]<br />
[[Category:River islands of India]]<br />
[[Category:Geography of Krishna district]]</div>117.204.41.141