About

Talakaveri or "Talacauvery" is the place which is considered to be the source of the Cauvery River. Talacauvery is the most important Goddess for the people of Kodagu or Coorg and worshipped by one and all. It is located by the Brahmagiri hills and is considered generally to be the source of river Cauvery. It is located in the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in Kodagu District, Karnataka. Talacauvery is at an altitude of around 1276 meters above sea level, the spot can be reached by a 2 km journey from Bhagamandala up the Ghats. Talakaveri is famed as a mountain region with the original source of famous river Cauvery and hence the name Tala-Cauvery 

the temple here is dedicated to Lord Agastheeswara, which denotes the link between Kavery and Sage Agasthya. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims. There are 2 temples, a Shiva temple and with a rare and ancient Shiva Linga, and another temple dedicated to Lord Ganesha. This temple has a holy Ashwantha tree where, according to legend, the Trimurtis - Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh gave darshan to sage Agasthya. Kaveri River originates as a spring feeding the tank called the holy Kundike , which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days.

Tips

• While on a visit to the temple which is a place of worship, you are advised to come decently dressed as a mark of respect.
  
• Shorts and skirts not permitted inside the temple. You have to rent lungi before entering the temple If you are in shorts.
• Please note that there are limited options here to have food, with limited variety in meals. 
• Best time to start the trip is early morning to avoid the crowd.
• Talakaveri temple will be covered in mist ii the monsoon season and looks beautiful.
•  You can dip in holy water pound in Talakaveri temple.  also, devotees do carry this holy water. 
• You need to walk a little. Take the steps to reach the top of brahmagiri hill which offers a beautiful view of mountain ranges and you feel closer to the clouds. The lush green meadows are picturesque and a feast for nature lovers.
  

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