Ananthapura Lake Temple
Ananthapura Lake Temple
4.5
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM, 5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Monday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Tuesday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Wednesday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Thursday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Friday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Saturday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Sunday
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
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sreekanth
3 contributions
Apr 2021
must vist once-- place with babiya crocodile which is pure veg and not harmed any one till now. Lot of visiting place near by, requires lot of time to spend
Written 11 March 2022
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ketamee
Mumbai, India6 contributions
Sep 2021 • Family
It was a very peaceful yet powerful environment. Felt very positive whilst I was there. The priests too were very enthusiastic and helpful
Written 19 September 2021
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TheWorldNut
Bangalore District, India582 contributions
Jan 2021
Its a very unique temple in the midst of a lake (read pond), and very clean. We planned to reach at the puja time which is around 12 noon, however there was a huge rush and given the Covid situation, we planned to avoid mixing up, but outsides are equally good. Another uniqueness is the crocodile Babiya, we did get a glimpse or two and waited a while for the feeding time but the heat was pretty much so had to move on without actually witnessing the feeding. Seems like a very popular place amongst the locals. We visited on a Sunday, but may be on other days it might not be that crowded. One thing which really stands out is that no body troubles or haggles you. There is a shop outside which provides water, soft drink and snacks and the prices are reasonable. May be an early morning visit would be lot better.
Written 28 January 2021
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aishwaryasuresh2000
Bengaluru, India142 contributions
Jan 2021
this is a nice temple of Lord ananthpadnabahswamy. This is a very peaceful, powerful temple, & the attraction is the Crocodile god Babiya. The pooja that they do here is divine. must place to visit.
Written 9 January 2021
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SURAJ K
Kochi (Cochin), India5,765 contributions
Jul 2019
The temple is in Kasargod district of Kerala.This temple is very much connected to Sri Anantha Padmanabha Temple in Trivandrum.Men has to remove their shirt before entering the Temple.This structure is built out of the massive rock..It also has a cave that leads to a pond.
Written 18 February 2020
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MukeshDave
Anand745 contributions
Dec 2019
A nice temple in a small artificial pond. It was told that it has crocodile which comes out after evening arti and grab prasad from pujari. However, I was bit early and could not see it.
Written 6 January 2020
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RajeeshRj
Bengaluru, India171 contributions
Jan 2020 • Family
Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple or Anantha Lake Temple is a Hindu temple built in the middle of a lake in the little village of Ananthapura, around 6 km from the town of Kumbla in Manjeswaram taluk of Kasaragod District of Kerala, South India. This is the only lake temple in Kerala and is believed to be the original seat (Moolasthanam) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Padmanabhaswamy temple) Thiruvananthapuram. Legend has it that this is the original site where Ananthapadmanabha settled down.
The lake in which the Sanctum Sanctorum is built measures about 2 acres (302 feet square). An interesting spot to keep in mind while visiting the temple is a cave to the right corner of the lake. According to the local legend, the deity Anantha Padmanabha chose to go all the way to Thiruvananthapuram through that cave. Hence both the places retain similar names, in spite of being on either end of the region.
The past of the temple is still obscure except for some myths. It was at this place where Divakara Muni Vilwamangalam, the great Tulu Brahmin sage, did penance and performed poojas. Legend has it that one day Lord Narayana appeared before him as a child. The boy’s face was glowing with radiance and this overwhelmed the sage. He became anxious and asked who he was. The boy replied that he had no father no mother and none at home. Vilwamangalam felt pity for the boy and allowed him to stay there. The boy proposed a condition that whenever he feels humiliated he will leave the place at once. He served the sage for sometime. But soon his juvenile pranks became intolerable for the sage and he reacted violently. Humiliated the boy disappeared from there after proclaiming that if Vilwamangalam wants to see him he would have to go to Ananthankat, the forest of serpent god Anantha.
Vilwamangalam soon realized that the boy was none but the lord himself and he had great repentance. He found a cave at the place where the boy disappeared and he proceeded further into the cave in search of the boy. He reached the sea and proceeded further toward the south and at last he reached a woody area near the sea. Vilwamangalam saw the child who soon disappeared into huge illippa tree (Indian butter tree or Mahua tree). Immediately the tree fell down and assumed the shape of Lord Vishnu lying on a thousands hooded serpent.
The lake in which the Sanctum Sanctorum is built measures about 2 acres (302 feet square). An interesting spot to keep in mind while visiting the temple is a cave to the right corner of the lake. According to the local legend, the deity Anantha Padmanabha chose to go all the way to Thiruvananthapuram through that cave. Hence both the places retain similar names, in spite of being on either end of the region.
The past of the temple is still obscure except for some myths. It was at this place where Divakara Muni Vilwamangalam, the great Tulu Brahmin sage, did penance and performed poojas. Legend has it that one day Lord Narayana appeared before him as a child. The boy’s face was glowing with radiance and this overwhelmed the sage. He became anxious and asked who he was. The boy replied that he had no father no mother and none at home. Vilwamangalam felt pity for the boy and allowed him to stay there. The boy proposed a condition that whenever he feels humiliated he will leave the place at once. He served the sage for sometime. But soon his juvenile pranks became intolerable for the sage and he reacted violently. Humiliated the boy disappeared from there after proclaiming that if Vilwamangalam wants to see him he would have to go to Ananthankat, the forest of serpent god Anantha.
Vilwamangalam soon realized that the boy was none but the lord himself and he had great repentance. He found a cave at the place where the boy disappeared and he proceeded further into the cave in search of the boy. He reached the sea and proceeded further toward the south and at last he reached a woody area near the sea. Vilwamangalam saw the child who soon disappeared into huge illippa tree (Indian butter tree or Mahua tree). Immediately the tree fell down and assumed the shape of Lord Vishnu lying on a thousands hooded serpent.
Written 1 January 2020
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Devesh P
Ahmedabad, India174 contributions
Oct 2019
Very Beautiful and Calm Temple. Blissful atmosphere, calm and quiet temple. Temple pond is breathtaking. The feeding of crocodile as offering is the variety of this temple. I was lucky enough to see them feed. Great site scene and enjoyed pooja at temple a real peace we have enjoyed.
Written 19 November 2019
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Sanvi V
Kochi, Japan20 contributions
Nov 2019 • Family
The Ananthapura Lake temple, the only lake temple in Kerala, is a picturesque temple erected in the middle of a lake in Kasaragod district. This temple is believed to be the original seat or moolasthanam, of Lord Ananthapadmanabha, also the deity of Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple of Thiruvananthapuram. The lake which is about two acres wide is consistently nourished with spring water. Right corner of the temple, there is a cave, and popular belief is that, the deity proceeded to Thiruvananthapuram, through this cave. The temple is famous for the ornate wood carvings and brilliant paintings portraying various avatars of Lord Vishnu. The most interesting occupant of the temple lake complex is Babia, the vegetarian crocodile who is believed to be the temple guardian.
Written 12 November 2019
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Sam Alex
Kochi (Cochin), India72 contributions
Jan 2019 • Family
Ananthapadmanabhaswamy Temple or Anantha Lake Temple is a Hindu temple built in the middle of a lake in the little village of Ananthapura, around 6 km from the town of Kumbla in Manjeswaram taluk of Kasaragod District of Kerala, South India. This is the only lake temple in Kerala and is believed to be the original seat (Moolasthanam) of Ananthapadmanabha Swami (Padmanabhaswamy temple) Thiruvananthapuram. Legend has it that this is the original site where Ananthapadmanabha settled down.Babiya, a crocodile who guards the temple.Babiya only eats the temple prasad which is made of rice and jaggery and does not harm anyone, including the fish in the lake. The crocodile is believed to be vegetarian and is guarding the temple for more than 60 year.
Written 4 November 2019
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EliKutty
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Can non Hindus enter the temple?
Sreekala Vivek
Kochi (Cochin), India130 contributions
There is no such restrictions anywhere mentioned...Usually no body ask whether you are Hindu or otherwise.. You can just enter...
Can i knw weather we r allowed to do Photoshoot????
rkmanchi
Chelmsford, MA669 contributions
Yes. We clicked photos. And I think it’s allowed in the temple premises. But would suggest you avoid clicking photos of the diety.
Clicking snaps of the surroundings is fine. Do clarify this once again at the counter where they issue tokens for “prasad”. There maybe a fee for camera photography
PRASAD GUPTA D R
Bengaluru, India30 contributions
How do I reach the temple by City Bus from Mangalore?
manojkg_me
Newark, DE46 contributions
Hi,
There are no direct buses to the temple. The option you have is to take a bus from Mangalore towards Kasaragod and get down at kumbala town. From kumbala bus stand take a bus towards seethangoli on the kumbala - badiaduka route and get down at naikappu bus stop. The temple is a short walk away from the stop. I'm not familiar with the frequency of buses plying on the route.
Its better to ask someone at kumbala bus stand for exact bus timing. Hope this helps.
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