Pampa Sarovar, Hospet
About Pampa Sarovar
One of the five sacred lakes in the country, the Pampa Sarovar is a beautiful lake located in the village of Anegundi near Hospet. A sacred place of worship for the Hindus, the lake offers scenic views of surrounding hills and a full of blooming lotuses all year around. Mentioned in the texts of Bhagavad Geeta and Ramayana, the lake is named after Pampa, the incarnation of Parvati, consort of Hindu Lord Shiva. The place attractions many tourists and is known for its various legends regarding the lake. According to a popular tale, Lord Rama on his way towards south bathed in this very lake and met one of her pious devotees named Shabari. Shabari is said to have guided Lord Rama and Lakshmana to seek the help of Lord Hanuman and Sugriva in the monkey kingdom of Kishkinda.