Honnamana Kere — Attraction in Karnataka

The Unknown and Little Heaven Sri Honnamana Lake Temple and Cave hill is about 121km from Mysuru, 229km from Bengaluru, located in Doddamalthe village. There is thar road all the way to the below of the hill. From below there are few stones that one needs to trek till the cave temple which is surrounded by eye soothing coffee plantation. Cave temple is present in the middle of the hill which is filled with water throughout the year. One can trek further above from this place. The view from top is peaceful especially watching the lake below. Sri Honnamana Temple is present below which is surrounded by lake. Sri Ganapathy Swamy, Sri Basaveshwara Swamy, Sri Shiva Linga and Sri Honnamana idol is present inside the temple. Ancient script and sculpture can be seen here. Legend has it that Sri Honnamana being a daughter in law from a near by village after celebrating festival in this place her family forgot one of their important item in this place, she was asked by her family members to get the item back. Sri Honnamana returned to get that item, in the process of picking that item Sri Honnamana slipped to the lake which was dry at that time and later was observed inside the dry ground. The lake which was dry all those years after this incident was filled with water. Hence as a tribure to Sri Honnamana, temple was built in her name. Overall the short trekking experience and the ancient history of this place makes this a must visit picnic place with...

ಕೊಡಗಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಅತಿದೊಡ್ಡ ಕೆರೆಯಾಗಿರುವ ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆಯು ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ತಾಣವೂ ಆಗಿದೆ. ಈ ಕೆರೆಯ ಹಿಂದೆ ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಎನ್ನುವ ಮಹಿಳೆಯ ತ್ಯಾಗದ ಕಥೆ ಇದೆ. ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ ಭಾರತದ ಕರ್ನಾಟಕ ರಾಜ್ಯದ ಕೊಡಗಿನಿಂದ ಸುಮಾರು 6 ಕಿ.ಮೀ ದೂರದಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಸುಲಿಮಲ್ತೆ ಗ್ರಾಮದ ಬಳಿಯ ದೊಡ್ಡಮಲ್ತೆಯಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಒಂದು ಸರೋವರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಇದು ಧಾರ್ಮಿಕ ಸ್ಥಳವಾಗಿದ್ದು, ಕೊಡಗಿನಲ್ಲಿರುವ ಅತಿದೊಡ್ಡ ಸರೋವರವಾಗಿದೆ. ವರ್ಷಕ್ಕೊಮ್ಮೆ, ಗೌರಿ ಹಬ್ಬದ ಸಂದರ್ಭದಲ್ಲಿ, ಈ ಕೆರೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ವಿಶೇಷ ಪೂಜೆಯನ್ನು ನಡೆಸಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ ಮತ್ತು ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮ ದೇವಿಯ ವಸ್ತುಗಳನ್ನು ಒಳಗೊಂಡಿರುವ 'ಬಾಗಿನಾ'ವನ್ನು ಈ ಸರೋವರಕ್ಕೆ ಅರ್ಪಿಸುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಗೌರಿ ಉತ್ಸವದಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊಸದಾಗಿ ಮದುವೆಯಾದ ದಂಪತಿಗಳು ಮತ್ತು ಸಂದರ್ಶಕರು ಹೆಚ್ಚಿನ ಸಂಖ್ಯೆಯಲ್ಲಿ ಈ ದೇಗುಲದಲ್ಲಿ ಬಾಗಿನ ಅರ್ಪಣೆ ಮಾಡಲು ಮತ್ತು ದೇವಿಯ ಆಶೀರ್ವಾದವನ್ನು ಪಡೆಯಲು ಸೇರುತ್ತಾರೆ. ಈ ಕೆರೆಗೆ ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ ಎನ್ನುವ ಹೆಸರು ಬಂದಿರುವ ಹಿಂದೆ ಒಂದು ಕಥೆಯೇಇದೆ. ಈ ಊರಿನಲ್ಲಿ ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮ ಎನ್ನುವ ಮಹಿಳೆ ಇದ್ದಳು, ಆಕೆ ಈ ಊರಿಗಾಗಿ ತನ್ನ ಪ್ರಾಣತ್ಯಾಗ ಮಾಡಿದಳು, ಆಕೆಯ ಬಲಿದಾನದ ಗುರುತಿಗಾಗಿ ಆ ಕೆರೆಯ ಬದಿಯಲ್ಲಿ ಆಕೆಗೆ ಒಂದು ಗುಡಿಯನ್ನು ನಿರ್ಮಿಸಲಾಗಿದೆ. ಹಾಗಾಗಿ ಈ ಕೆರೆಗೆ ಹೊನ್ನಮ್ಮನ ಕೆರೆ ಎಂದು ಕರೆಯಲಾಗುತ್ತದೆ. ಆ ಗುಡಿ ಈಗ ಸ್ವರ್ಣಗೌರಿ ಕ್ಷೇತ್ರವಾಗಿದೆ. ಸರೋವರದ ಸುತ್ತಲಿನ ಶಾಂತ ಮತ್ತು ವಿಶ್ರಾಂತಿ ವಾತಾವರಣವು ಪ್ರಕೃತಿ ಮಡಿಲಿನ ಮಧ್ಯೆ ತಮ್ಮ ಪ್ರೀತಿಪಾತ್ರರ ಜೊತೆ ಕೆಲವು ಗುಣಮಟ್ಟದ ಕ್ಷಣಗಳನ್ನು ಕಳೆಯಲು ಬಯಸುವವರಿಗೆ ಸೂಕ್ತವಾಗಿದೆ. ದೃಶ್ಯವೀಕ್ಷಣೆಯ ಜೊತೆಗೆ, ಸಂದರ್ಶಕರು ಬೋಟಿಂಗ್ ಮತ್ತು ಮೀನುಗಾರಿಕೆಯಂತಹ ವಿವಿಧ ರೀತಿಯ ಹೊರಾಂಗಣ ಚಟುವಟಿಕೆಗಳಲ್ಲಿ ತಮ್ಮನ್ನು ತಾವು ತೊಡಗಿಸಿಕೊಳ್ಳಬಹುದು. Honnamma Lake, the largest lake in Kodagu, is also a religious site. There is a story behind this lake about the sacrifice of a woman named Honnamma. Honnamma Lake is a lake located in Doddamalte, near Sulimalte village, about 6 km from Kodagu in the Indian state of Karnataka. It is a religious site and the largest lake in Kodagu. Once a year, during the Gauri festival, a special puja is performed in this lake and a 'bagina' containing the items of Goddess Honnamma is offered to the lake. During the Gauri festival, newly married couples and visitors flock to this temple in large numbers to offer the bagina and seek the blessings of the goddess. There is a story behind the name of this lake, Honnamma Lake. There was a woman named Honnamma in this village, who sacrificed her life for this village, and a shrine has been built for her on the side of the lake to mark her sacrifice. Hence, this lake is called Honnamma Lake. That temple is now the Swarnagauri Kshetra. The calm and relaxing atmosphere around the lake is ideal for those who want to spend some quality moments with their loved ones amidst the lap of nature. Apart from sightseeing, visitors can indulge themselves in various outdoor activities like boating...

Honnammana Kere (LAKE) happens to be one of the most beautiful and mesmerizing lakes covered with Great lush green trees and silence. The silence is mixed with Chirping of birds & that makes it the most peaceful place ever. Completely located interior around 3-4Kms in village called as Dodd-Malte from main highway while on the way to Shanivarsanthe. This place comes under SOMWARPET COORG. This place is named after a goddess Honnammana. There are two temples located at this spot. Just exactly above the temple.opposit to it is a beautiful lake spread. There is also a rocky mountain. Space for parking available. One needs to be careful with kids as there is no fencing made infront of Temple and the lake water reaches the temple steps very easily. Must visit...