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Pampa Sarovar lake is located in a sheltered valley on the road to Anegundi, from Hospet, about a kilometer from the hilltop Hanuman Temple. Edit

Detail InformationEdit

Pampa Sarovar lake is located in a valley, hidden among the hills on the road to Anegundi from Hospet. The lake is filled with lotuses, and is really picturesque when the flowers are in bloom. There is a Lakshmi temple, as well as a Shiva temple facing the pond. Next to the pond, under a mango tree stands a small Ganesh shrine. Pampa Sarovar is a lake in Koppal district near Hampi in Karnataka. To the south of the Tungabhadra River, it is considered sacred by Hindus and is one of the five sacred sarovars, or lakes in India. In Hindu mythology Pampa Sarovar is regarded as the place where Pampa, a form of Shiva’s consort Parvati, performed penance to show her devotion to Shiva. It is also one of the Sarovar’s that finds a mention in the Hindu epic, Ramayana as the place where Shabari, a devotee of Rama waited for the arrival of Ram.

HistoryEdit

Pampa Sarovar is mentioned in the Ramayana, as the place where Shabari (also Shabri), a disciple of the Rishi Matunga, directed Rama as he journeyed southwards on his quest to redeem Sita, his wife, from the demon king Ravana. According to the story, Shabari, a pious devotee of Rama, prayed faithfully everyday to see Rama. She lived in the ashram of her guru, Matunga in the place know known as Matunga Parvat, in Hampi. Before her guru Matunga Rishi died he told her she would certainly see Rama. After his death, Shabari continued to live in the ashram awaiting Rama. Many years passed by and Shabari became an old woman, before Rama stopped at the ashram on his journey to Lanka. She proceeded to feed Rama and his brother Lakshmana. Touched by her piety Rama and Lakshmana bowed down at her feet. Then, they narrated to her the incident of Sita’s kidnapping and Shabari suggested that they seek help from Hanuman and Sugriva of the monkey kingdom who lived further south near the Pampa lake. Pampa sarovar is also famous for the pushti marg vaishnavas, where in Srimad Vallabhacahrya had performed Srimad Bhawwad in the 16th century, in is many bharat darshan visits, also reafirms the importance of the holy place.

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Best Season to VisitEdit

October to February.

Best Time To VisitEdit

Morning, Afternoon, Evening.

Time Required for SightseeingEdit

1 to 2 hours.

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How to ReachEdit

Taxi : Private Cabs is available here.

Bus : Karnataka State Road Transport Corporation operates daily buses to Hospet from Bangalore, Mysore and Gokarna. From Hospet you can go to Hampi on a local bus for ₹20. From take Auto rickshaws to reach Pampa Sarovar.

Train : Nearest railway station is Hospet Junction (IR station code: HPT), 13km away from Hampi. After reaching station Auto-rickshaws, Moped/bicycle hire are good options to reach the attraction besides private cabs and buses from Hampi.

Air : Nearest airport is at Hubli, 143km away from Hampi and 161.9 km from Pampa Sarovar. After reaching Airport Auto-rickshaws, Moped/bicycle hire are good options to reach the attraction besides private cabs and buses from Hampi.

Others : Auto-rickshaws, Moped/bicycle hire are good options to reach the attraction besides private cabs and buses from Hampi.

Things to CarryEdit

• Carry Camera, Food and Plenty of Water.

Safety / WarningEdit

• Before purchasing any product confirm price from Local.

HelplineEdit

• Ambulance : 102
• Local police : 100
• Fire service : 101
• Emergency response : 108

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