People know it as Phunduji Lake. This lake is very beautiful to see and its water is also very clear, but for those who drink it once, it is said that he/she dies there only.
History says that this lake was formed in ancient times due to landslides, which stopped the flow of the Murali river. At the same time, till now it remains a mystery what is it that drinking its water leads to death.
According to locales, in ancient times a leper had come to this place after a long journey. When he asked for food and a place to stay from the local people, it was not given to him. After this, the leper cursed the people and disappeared into the lake.
It is said that the cries of drowned people and the sound of drums keep coming from inside the lake. Local people also say that this lake is protected by a giant python in the mountains. This python does not harm the local people, so every year people organize a dance festival by unmarried girls to please it.
To find out the truth, in 1946, a person, named Andy Levin, tried to unravel the mystery of the lake-water. He took some water from the lake and took some mop from the surroundings and left. After walking for some time, he lost his way. They did not find a way until they threw water and plants. However, he died a few days after the incident.
Even after this mishap, many people tried to know the secret of this lake but failed every time. To date, no one has been able to find out why, after drinking this water, people die. Some people believe that some poisonous gas may have been found in the lake. However, no proof of this has been found so far.
