The district administration describes Shanti Sagara as a 27-square-kilometre man-made lake created in the eleventh or twelfth century by Princess Shantavva. Its former name, Sulekere, remains common.
Living infrastructure
This is not only scenery. The reservoir supplies drinking and irrigation water, and temples around it remain active. Conditions at the shore change with rainfall and water management.
Visit carefully
Use established approaches, keep away from unprotected water edges and never assume boating is operating merely because an older official page mentions it. Verify locally on the day.