Talakaveri is considered the source of the river Kaveri on the Brahmagiri hill (not on the Brahmagiri range, which lies further south of Brahmagiri hills), in Karnataka state, India. It is at an altitude of around 1,276 meters above sea level.

Talakaveri Temple

Except during the Monsoon season, there is no flow of water from this place. Goddess Kaveriamma temple is there. The temple has a legend associated with Lord Ganesha and Sage Agastya; Sage held river Kaveri in a container while meditating, and Lord Shiva tried to drink the water from it in the form of a crow. Sage Agastya attempted to scare away the crow. But the crow, being divine, toppled the container and water started to gush out. This flow of water is believed to be the Kaveri River. (A few more twists and turns are there in the legend. )

Thousands of pilgrims come to the temple on the first day of Tula Masa month (month according to the south Indian calendar, which falls during mid-October) to witness the rise of the fountainhead (Kaveri river) from the spring at any moment.

Beside the temple, one can see the Brahmagiri hill. A series of steps takes you to the top of the hill. Once you reach the hilltop, you can have a 360-degree view of the Brahmagiri hills.

How Do I Go to Talakaveri?

Bhagamandala is the nearest town to Talakaveri. It is at a distance of 8 kilometers. Madikeri, the headquarters of the Kodagu district, is around 48 kilometers from Talakaveri.

Which are the Nearby Tourist Places?

Namdroling Monastery at Bylakuppe (at 86 kilometers distance) and Triveni Sangama alias Kaveri Sangam (where Kaveri River, Kabini River, and Hemavati River confluence at Srirangapatna, 171 kilometers from Talakaveri) are some of the other nearby tourist places. Madikeri is a nearby hill station at 3838 feet (1170 meters) above sea level.

Ranipuram Hills

Ranipuram Hills, in Kasaragod district of Kerala state, is a popular tourist destination 43 kilometers from Talakaveri. It is a beautiful mountain peak.

But, there are no direct buses to this mountain peak. From Mavunkal, you need to go up to Panathadi by bus. It is about 16.5 kilometers away. You will get autorickshaws from Panathadi to Ranipuram, nine kilometers away. From Kazhangad also, you will get buses to Panathadi.