Ananthapura Lake Sanctuary is a Hindu sanctuary situated in a lake in the Kasargod Locale of Kerala, South India, at around 4 km from Kumbala. This is the main lake sanctuary in Kerala and is accepted to be the first seat (Moolasthana) of Ananthapadmanabha Master (Padmanabhaswamy sanctuary) Thiruvananthapuram. Rumors from far and wide suggest that here Ananthapadmanabha settled down.

The sanctuary premises are encircled by lavish green symbolisms. It is the seat of the god Sri Padamanabha or Master Vishnu who is demonstrated to lay on a snake. Subsequent to arriving at Ananthapura Lake Sanctuary. The sanctuary's lake is likewise home to a crocodile, called Babia who should be residing in a close by lake for the beyond sixty years. This creature is viewed as a defender of the sacrosanct sanctuary. This single crocodile very well blends with the individuals and it never hurt anybody. It takes just the sweet rice given by the minister. The lake has got vareity of fishes. It is accepted that there is a solitary crocodile in the lake and as one bites the dust, its place is taken by another, however there no other stream or lakes close by. Consistently after the ucchapooja (early afternoon love) , Babia is taken care of with the prasad (a sort of slop made of rice and jaggery) presented by the enthusiasts to the divinity.

Legend connected with the crocodile :

As indicated by a legend, when a fan of Vishnu, Vilvamangalathu was doing penance(regret) for his deeds. Ruler showed up before him in the pretense of a kid and began upsetting him from his requests. Angered by kid's way of behaving, the lover pushed him back. After this, the puzzling youngster vanished in a cavern; the holy person understood his error. The buckle under which Master Vishnu had gone is as yet present and is safeguarded by the crocodile from that point forward.

Different attractions :

The Vishnu Icon resembles sitting on top of Aadisesha. On each side there is "Boodevi" and "Shree Devi", other than them Hanuman and Garuda venerating the vigraha. At the rear there are two " Devakaanya" fanning vishnu icon.

The first icons were ready by an interesting mix of a few natural plants, however were subsequently supplanted by metallic material. The sanctuary invites its visitors with open hands and no qualification is made based on religion, station or local area. The hallowed place is encircled by an encased verandah called Chuttambalam. The painting compositions on the walls of Ananthapura Lake Sanctuary will entrance you. The unbelievable cavern that is arranged close by opens in a lake; the water of this lake stays at similar level whatever be the climatic circumstances.

The yearly celebration is praised in the second fortnight of April.