Ayyanakere is a lake near Sakharayapatna village of

Karnataka Karnataka (; ISO: , , also known as Karunāḍu) is a state in the southwestern region of India. It was formed on 1 November 1956, with the passage of the States Reorganisation Act. Originally known as Mysore State , it was renamed ''Karnat ...

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and it is located at a distance of from

Chickmagalur Chikmagalur, known officially as Chikkamagaluru, is a city and the headquarters of Chikmagalur district in the Indian state of Karnataka. Located on the foothills of the Mullayanagiri peak of the Western Ghats, the city attracts tourists from ...

. The lake is a major water source for agricultural activity for several villages up to a distance of . The lake has 10 canals to distribute water.

The lake

It is believed that the lake was constructed originally by Rukmangada Raya, the ruler of Sakharayapatna village and later renovated during 1156 A.D. by Hoysala Kings. It feeds 1560 hectares of agricultural lands. The lake is known for its beautiful landscape with Shakunagiri hill in the background, but lack of facilities discourage tourists to visit this lake.

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Lakes of Karnataka Geography of Chikkamagaluru district Tourist attractions in Chikkamagaluru district {{Karnataka-geo-stub