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 Hiré 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.