Anavatti

Anavatti
Ane Hatti
Anavatti
Location in Karnataka, India
Anavatti
Anavatti (India)
Coordinates: 14°33′48″N 75°09′06″E / 14.56333°N 75.15167°E / 14.56333; 75.15167
Country India
StateKarnataka
DistrictShivamogga
TalukasSoraba
Government
 • BodyAnavatti Town Panchayat
Population
 (2001)
 • Total
8,168
DemonymAnavattiyavru
Languages
 • OfficialKannada
 • RegionalAnavatti Kannada
Time zoneUTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
577413
Vehicle registrationKA 31 Sirsi
KA15 Sagara
WebsiteOfficial website

Anavatti is a town in the Shivamogga district of Karnataka, India. Anavatti was previously known as Ane Hatti (transl. elephants sanctuary) during the Kadamba dynasty.

Anavatti is well known for the Kaitabheshwara Temple and an ancient Kotilingeshwara Temple located on the northern outskirts of time. It is on the border of 3 districts (Uttara Kannada, Shivamogga and Haveri). The main language spoken in Anavatti is Kannada and there is a great deal of religious diversity.