Varanga is a village in Hebri Taluk in Udupi district. A car festival is held here during March.
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See Attractions In Varanga
Kere Basadi – The Lake Temple
The Kere Basadi has a history dating back over 850 years. It is dedicated to the Jain Lord Parshwanatha. The temple is built as a four-faced symmetrical structure. Thus, it is also known as a Chaturmukha Basadi.
The temple can be approached only by boat and hence, the moniker of the Lake Temple. A ticket for the 100m boat ride costs around Rs 10.
There are two basadi’s - Parshwanatha Basadi is dedicated to Lord Parshwanath, the 23rd Tirthankara and Neminatha Basadi is also known as the HirĂ© Basadi. This temple stands across the Parshwanatha Basadi and is dedicated to Nemishwara. It is still functional and a number of religious rituals are conducted here.
Other features that make the temple stand out are majestic elephant balustrades, a tall metallic deepasthamba, an impressive granite entranceway and a carved scene of two elephants garlanding a diety. The temple is over 1200 years old but it still preserves its antique look.
The
Lake
Set against a lush green backdrop, the lake surrounding the temple is a picture of exquisite beauty. Water lilies cover the surface while freshwater fish, turtles and other forms of aquatic life live underwater. While you’re taking a boat ride across the lake, don’t forget to feed the fish.