Ananthapuri Temple is a beautiful lake temple located in Ananthapuri, Kasaragod district. The only lake temple in Kerala is the Ananthapura Lake Temple near Kumbala in Kasaragod district.
This temple, located in the middle of a beautiful lake, is a Mahavishnu temple. It is believed that this is the original site (primordial center) of the famous Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram. Therefore, this temple holds great historical and spiritual importance.
The biggest attraction of this temple is the crocodile named Babiya, who lived in the cave here and in the lake around the temple. Babiya, who was a vegetarian, only ate the food provided by the temple priests. Babiya, who lived in the temple pond for a long time, died in 2022. However, this legend adds to the attraction of the temple. The fact that a crocodile was seen again in the temple is one of the wonders of this place.
This temple is a beautiful example of Kerala architecture. The wooden carvings on the roof and walls of the temple are a sight to behold. Most of them depict the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu. The serene and beautiful atmosphere brings peace to those who visit this temple.
