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A historic 7-acre lake in Karkala featuring a 16th-century Jain temple at its center. Originally built for royal elephants in 1262, it is now a peaceful spot known for its white lilies and heritage architecture.
Anekere Lake is a 7-acre artificial water body in Karkala with a history spanning over 750 years. King Pandyadeva of the Bhairasa dynasty built the tank in 1262, originally to bathe royal elephants. Over the centuries, it became the primary drinking water source for the town.
At the center of the lake stands the Anekere Basadi (also known as Kere Basadi), a Jain temple constructed in 1545 AD by Veera Pandya. The temple features entrances in all four directions and houses idols of prominent Tirthankaras, including Parshvanatha, Neminatha, and Shantinatha. Today, the lake is covered in beautiful white lilies and surrounded by greenery, making it a favorite spot for history enthusiasts, photographers, and anyone looking for a quiet retreat.
