Talakaveri is the Birth Place of Kaveri River. Located in the Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala, which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures. Of course, you really don’t see any visible signs there: a spring feeding water into a holy tank in a temple complex there is said to be the origin.
![Thalakavery Temple](https://i1.wp.com/www.kbtexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/thalakaveri-origin-of-river-cauvery.jpg?resize=700%2C464)
The temple is dedicated to Goddess Caveriamma and Lord Agastheeswara. A dip in the tank, especially on holy days, is considered auspicious by Hindus.
A 407-step steep climb from the temple takes you atop the hill where you are supposed to get views of the surrounding mountain ranges – I only got to see the anatomy of clouds. Yes, I was literally standing inside one or many – I could not tell where one ended and another started. Unless it was one big fella! I was sweating at the end despite the cool weather.
![Thalakaveri-Thalacauvery-Coorg](https://i2.wp.com/www.kbtexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/Thalakaveri-Thalacauvery-Coorg.jpg?resize=700%2C467)
The temple also had some instructions for visitors
– Do not allow your children to play in the water
– Do not spit in the water
– Swimming, washing cloth and spitting is totally prohibited
– This is a holy temple not a picnic spot
– You are requested to come in traditional dresses
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![western-ghats-at-thalakaveri](https://i2.wp.com/www.kbtexperts.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/western-ghats-at-thalakaveri.jpg?resize=900%2C600)
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Hey Sujith Bhakthan, those were really amazing pictures.
Here is a blog link i’m sharing with you in which you can find more places to explore and experience.
https://blog.xoxoday.com/weekend-getaways-from-coorg/4997