Talakaveri
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 rainy season.
A tank or kundike has been erected on a hillside, 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. 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 river some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently [2007].
On Tulasankramana day (the first day of Tula Masa month, according to the Hindu calender, which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims 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 tula snanam (Sacred bath in the Tula month) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.Talakaveri is about 8 km away from Bhagamandala and 48 km from Madikeri.
How to reach:
The nearest airports are at Mysore and Mangalore. Mysore Airport is at a distance of 130 km from Madikeri and 115 kilometres (71 mi) from Virajpet.Mangalore International Airport is located 140 kilometres (87 mi) from Madikeri and 172 kilometres (107 mi) from Virajpet.The nearest seaport for Kodagu is New Mangalore Port at Panambur in Mangalore, 145 kilometres (90 mi) from Madikeri.
Hotels
§ Club Mahindra Kodagu Valley: Galibeedu Road, Kalakeri Nidugane Village, Madkeri, Coorg – 571204, Tariff: Rs. 8000 and above§ Orange County Resort: Karadigodu Post, Siddapur, Kodagu, Karnataka - 571 253, Tariff: Rs. 10,000 to Rs.21,000.
§ Hotel Coorg International: Convent Road, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs.2900 to Rs. 5000.
§ Capitol Village: 5th Cross, Chettahalli Siddapur Road, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 1250 to Rs. 2000.
§ Hari-Ma Retreat: P.B. No. 63 Hari- Ma Estate, Sunticoppa N. Kodagu -571 237, Tariff: Rs. 2000.
§ Hill Town Hotel: Daswal Road, Behind J D Hospital, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 250 to Rs. 1500.
§ Hotel Rajdarshan: No. 8/13, M G Road, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 950 to Rs. 1350.
§ KSTDC Mayura Valley View: Raja's Seat, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 1000 to Rs. 1250.
§ Hotel Sangam & Sri Brahmagiri Comfort Deluxe Lodge: Near Lower Kodava Samaj, Behind Janata Bazaar, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 750 to Rs. 1050.
§ Hotel Kaveri: School Road, Madikeri, Kodagu - 571 201, Tariff: Rs. 250 to Rs. 550
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