Talakaveri Temple — Attraction in Karnataka

My Life time Dream to visit Talacauvery and Bhagamandala came true today on January 26, 2023, Thursday.🙏🌹 Dhanyosmi.🙏🌹 Talacauvery, a holy place, the origin of Maata Kaveri River. The mythological story goes like this.

This holy place is called BrahmaGiri.🙏

Maharshi Kavera , lived here. The sage didn't have children. He worshipped Lord Brahma and prayed to bless him with child. Lord Brahma pleased with the tapas appeared in front of Kavera Maharshi and said that he would be blessed with His own foster daughter ( Manasa Putri ) Lopamudra. And thus Lopamudra took birth as the daughter of Kavera Maharshi and thus the name Cauvery.🙏🌹

And later, the sage Maharshi Agastya came here and fell in love with Cauvery. Maharshi Kavera happily agreed to get his daughter Cauvery married to Agastya Maharshi. But, she put one condition that she should never be left alone!! In case if it happens, she would just go away....

Maharshi Agastya agreed to her condition and took care that his wife is not left alone. One day the sage wanted to go on some mission. So he transformed Cauvery into the water form and kept in a pot ( kundala ) and left for his work. Advised his disciples to take care of kundala. The sage didn't return after a long time. Then Cauvery came out of the kundal and started flowing through. This sacred pond is known as Brahma Kundige. Cauvery started flowing through and met two more small rivers , Kannika and Sujyoti. This is the Triveni Sangam in Bhagamandala.🙏

Agastya Maharshi came to know about this and immediately rushed to the spot. But, unfortunately Cauvery had flown upto 37 KMS sway from Talacauvery! The sage requested his wife to return and not to continue further. At Balamuri, Sri Devakanta, the then king of Kodagu and the people prayed along with the Sage Agastya to review her decision.

Owing to all their prayers, Cauvery told them that she would divide herself into two parts, one part of the body, she would return to her husband Agastya and with other part, she would flow as a river to serve the people. Cauvery also promised the people that she would appear as Teerthodbhava, in the month of Tula Sankramana, every year on October 17th..

So this is the story of our Cauvery Maata to serve her husband Agastya Maharshi and also the people of Kodagu and the South India. Thus the Kodavas worship their holy mother Cauvery Maata as their Divine Deity...🌹🙏

Come and seek blessings of Maharshi Kavera, Maharshi Agastya, Maharshi Bhaganda and Maata Cauvery. Enjoy the Divinity, experience and feel that. Please share this holy story with your family and friends when you visit Talacauvery and...

⏰ Timings & Entry Temple grounds opening: 6:00 AM – 8:30 PM daily

Main Temple (Darshan & Pooja):

6:00 AM – 6:00 PM daily

Special rituals:

Abhisheka: 7:00 AM

Mahamangalarathi: 5:45 PM

🛕 The Temple & Sacred Spot Located precariously atop the 1276 m high Brahmagiri hills

The site marks the traditional origin point of the river Kaveri, where a natural spring feeds a tank (kundike) and flows underground before emerging downstream

Deities worshipped:

Goddess Kaveriamma (the personification of river Kaveri)

Lord Agasthiswara (Shiva in sage Agastya’s form)

Lord Ganesha has associations in local legends

🌄 Distance & How to Reach From Madikeri (Coorg HQ): ~ 44–48 km, about a 1–1.5 hour drive via scenic winding roads through coffee estates

From Bhagamandala: ~ 8 km uphill

Transport options: Self-drive (car or bike) or hire taxis from Madikeri, Mysore, or Mangalore

Nearest major hubs:

Mangalore Airport (~165 km)

Mysore Railway Station (~140 km)

💧 Waterfalls & Nearby Attractions Attraction Distance from Talakaveri Notes Chelavara Falls ~16 km on SH‑90 Deep plunge pool; be cautious Iruppu Falls Part of Brahmagiri range (~100 km from Talakaveri) Sacred falls linked to Ramayana Bhagamandala Triveni Sangam ~8 km downhill Confluence of Kaveri, Kannike & mythical Sujyothi rivers

🕉 Best Times & Visitor Tips Ideal timing: Post-monsoon and winter (July–February) for clearer views and a strong spring flow

Duration: Allocate ~2–3 hours including travel, darshan, spring viewing, and optional walk uphill

What to bring:

Water, snacks (limited shops nearby)

Comfortable shoes for steps (400+ steps may lead to a viewpoint)

Modest attire in line with temple norms; avoid sleeveless tops and shorts

Monsoon caution: Roads might be tricky due to landslides; check local weather before visiting

🌿 Cultural Ritual – Tula Sankramana Celebrated in mid-October

Known locally as “Kaveri Changrandi”, marking the first gush of divine water from the spring at a specific moment each year—draws large devotee crowds

✅ Quick Visit Summary: Start early: Reach around 6 AM to enjoy serene temple atmosphere and avoid crowds

Pooja schedule: Don’t miss Abhisheka at 7 AM and evening rituals

Explore: Dip in kundike, visit the hill viewpoint, and optionally head downhill to Chelavara Falls or Bhagamandala

Essential gear: Comfortable shoes, drinks/snacks, modest clothing, and...

Must visit here. Highly recommend place. If you go into the well weather, you can feel like walking in clouds.

Located in the Brahmagiri hill which is at a distance of 8 km from Bhagamandala and 48 km from Madikeri, Talakaveri/Talacauvery is one of the popular tourist spots in Coorg. It holds high religious importance as well and thus attracts hordes of religious tourists.

Talakaveri is said to be the source of River Cauvery. Although the source that is the flow of water is not always visible. During rainy season, one can get a glimpse of the same. River Cauvery is one of the seven sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus belonging to the Hindu scriptures.

At a height of 1276 m above sea level, it has small temple as well that is visited often by pilgrims. The temple here has been recently renovated by the state government.

There is a small spring called as a tirtha kundike or Brahma kundike. It is believed that the river originates from this spring. This spring apparently flow underground and emerges after a short distance. Near the kundike, there is a shrine. In front of the shrine, a huge tank has been built where pilgrims take bath and offer prayers.

The place has two temples. One temple is dedicated to Lord Shiva and has an ancient Shiva Linga. Another temple is of Lord Ganesha. At this temple, you will find a holy Ashwantha tree. According to legend, Lords-Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh gave the glimpses of their holy avatars to sage Agastya.

Many devotees visit the shrine during the month of October on Sankramana day. During this time, it is said that one can see sudden bubbling and frothing of the small well which symbolises the appearance of the Goddess Cauvery.

There is no toilet facility. Photography is...