Draft:Bhavani Island, Vijayawada

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 island, with an area of 133acre.EtymologyThe 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, which is located in close proximity to the temple.Tourism developmentsAndhra Pradesh Tourism Development Corporation took initiative to develop it into a tourist spot. Some of the them include Shilparamam (arts and crafts village) project. It is also helpful for local artisans, weavers like Kondapalli toy makers work. APTDC has developed the infrastructure on Bhavani Island, to attract many tourists, such as sporting activities, resorts, rural museum, Berm Park, rope way etc., to attract tourists.