Honnamana Kere, Coorg

Honnamana Kere is the biggest lake in Coorg and a place of historical and spiritual significance. It’s 6 km away from Somwarpet. There is story which says that the goddess Honnamana sacrificed her life for the welfare of the people and a temple adjacent to the lake has been constructed in the honour of Goddess Honnamma.

Every year once, during the Gowri festival, a special pooja is conducted and a 'Bagina' consisting of different belongings for the goddess Honamma is presented to the lake.

Honnamana Kere is surrounded by two hills Gavi Betta & Mori Betta and by beautiful mountains, cliffs and coffee plantations. Man built caves can be found amongst these hills which are believed to be built by the Pandavas. Honnammana Kere is also a boating and fishing spot and every year during the Gowri festival newly wed couples visit the lake to give offerings.