This article does not cite any sources. Please help by adding citations to reliable sources. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed. Find sources: – ···scholar·JSTOR(April 2019) (Learn how and when to remove this template message)
Awantikapuri is a place in Azamgarh district which is now known as Avak, situated just 20 kilometres from the . It is known for its historical importance. It is situated in the Mohammadpur development block. Tradition says that Raja Janmejai (son of ) organized a yagya there just to kill all the snakes of the planet. The ponds and temples of this place are very famous. This place has a somewhat religious importance for Hindus.
