(The TH in this name is pronounced like 'th' in 'with'. The N is pronounced like 'n' in 'no'.)
Avanthi was one of the countries sorrounding Kuru state . The state was mentioned in many of the chronicles too.
"After praying to Naaraayana, Nara, Sarasvathi and Vyaasa, then one should read the Jayam."
DEDICATED TO MY DEAR NIECE VYSHNAVI KRISHNA