Sulekere
Channagiri, Davangere, Karnataka
- Description
Shanthi Sagara, also called Sulekere, is the second-largest built lake in Asia. It is in the Dvanagere district of Karnataka. Shanti Sagara tank, created by an embankment with sluice outlets, was built in 1128, the tank has a history of 800 years. A temple devoted to Lord Siddeshwara located in proximity attracts lots of devotees throughout the year. A great channel designed by Sir M. Visvesvaraya also attracts a large crowd. As the largest lake in India, it attracts a larger amount of tourists all over from the state. The nearest Railway station is Davanagere and Nearest Airport is Bengaluru.