Kaveri River Origin Point — Attraction in Karnataka

Talakaveri is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river Kaveri. It is located by Brahmagiri hill (not to be confused with the Brahmagiri range further south) near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district, Karnataka, 1,276 m. above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the Monsson.

A tank or kundike has been erected on a hillside by kodavas, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims mainly it is the worship place of kodavas. The river originates as a spring feeding this tank, which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days. The waters are then said to flow underground to emerge as the Kaveri river some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently [2007].

On Cauvery changrandi day (the first day of Tula Masa month , according to the Hindu calendar, which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims from neighboring flock to the river's birthplace to witness the rise of the fountainhead, when water gushes up from the spring at a predetermined moment. The cauvery changrandi (Sacred bath in the Tula month) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.[1]

Talakaveri is about 8 km away from Bhagamandala, 36 km from Panathur (Kerala) and 48 km...

Talacauvery is birth place of river Kaveri .It is very nice pilgrim place..Most pilgrims visit this place throughout the year .Maximum pilgrims visit during theerthodbhava period in October month .There are both KSRTC and Private buses available from Madikeri to Talacauvery. Roughly 8 KMS from Bhagamandala. Upto Bhagamandala number of buses available from Madikeri Virajpet and Karike side.All days except on Theerthodbhava day own vehicles can be used up to Talacauvery .OnTheerthodbhava day only vehicles permitted by the district administration will provide transport facilities..On return from Talakaveri to Bhagamandala, can continue journey towards Madikeri Virajpet and Karike There are .number of tourism's places near to Talakaveri and various lodges and homestay available in kodagu .Roughly 48 KMS from Madikeri district...

Talakaveri is the source of the river Kaveri, located on the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala... Kodavas erected a tank which is now considered as its origin.

It is believed that the river originates as a spring feeding a tank or a Kundike and then flows underground to re-emerge as Kaveri some distance away...

The place has a temple dedicated to the Goddess Kaveriamma is located next to the tank and bathing in it on special occasions is considered holy.

We went here after seeing Bhagamandala. From there 7 km only. You can visit this after seeing or while coming back. In the top lord Shiva temple also there... Very must important place to visit in Coorg.

Timings : 6am to 8.30pm

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