Honnamana Kere (Honnama Lake) (Kannada: ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ) is a lake and holy place in Doddamalthe near the village of Sulimalthe, 6 km away from Somwarpet town in the state of Karnataka, India. It is the biggest lake in Kodagu,[1] and once a year, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a 'Bagina' which consists of the belongings of goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.[1]
Map showing Honnamana Kere
[edit] History
The story Kerege Hara was derived from the building of Honnamana Kere. According to legend, a deity known as Goddess Honnamana sacrificed her life for the welfare of the people. A temple was erected in her honour and modernisation has recently been undertaken to provide improved facilities.
[edit] Landscape
Honnamana Kere is surrounded by many mountains, cliffs and coffee plantations.
Landscape around Honnamana Kere
View from the Cliff (Gavi Betta)
[edit] Climate
The temperature in Honnamana Kere, like the rest of Coorg district, ranges from 16 to 27 degrees during the year.
- ^ a b http://archive.deccanherald.com/Content/Jul172007/district2007071613295.asp
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