Awantikapuri is a place in Azamgarh area which is presently known as Avak, arranged only 20 kilometers from the Azamgarh railroad Station. It is known for its chronicled significance. It is arranged in the Mohammadpur improvement piece. Convention says that Raja Janmejai child of Raja Parikshit sorted out a yagya there just to execute every one of the snakes of the planet. The lakes and sanctuaries of this place are extremely well known. This place has some degree religious significance for Hindus.
This place is arranged in the improvement square Muhammadpur. The convention say that Raja Janmejai has composed Yagya for murdering the all snakes on the earth.The sanctuary and lakes of this place is celebrated, the general population come here to take a sacred plunge in the lake.