Honnamana Kere Lake, Coorg, Karnataka India

Honnamana Kere 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, 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.

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.

Honnamana Kere is surrounded by beautiful mountains, cliffs and Coffee Plantation and two hills Gavi Betta & Mori Betta. One can find man built caves which are believed to be built by Pandavas. Honnammana Kere is also a nice place for boating & fishing and every year during the festival Gowri Pooja newly wed couples visit the lake give offerings.