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This day would be the last day of our trip. We had planned for Talakad as we had missed it from our previous trip to Somanathapura, because of time constraints.
We started from Mysore around 09:30 am in teh morning. Talakad is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri River 45 km from Mysore and 133 km from Bangalore. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. Now it is a scenic and spiritual pilgrimage centre. Here the eastward flowing Cauvery river changes course and seems magnificently vast as here the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area. (source Wikipedia).
Except for the Vaideeswara temple built by Raja Raja I, all the other temples were buried under sand dunes. Out of these, the temples of Pataleeswara, Maraleswara, Anandeswara, Arkeswara, Gauri Shankar, Kirti Narayana and Chowdeswari have been excavated by the Central Archaeological Department. These 5 temples together been called as Panchalingas and are believed to represent the five faces of Siva. The Panchalinga darshana is a popular festival held once in 12 years. There are only 3 Siva temples in Talakd, other two are in nearby villages which we did not get a chance to visit.
Now interesting part. Once you finish visiting the temple you will be welcomed by a river side where the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area. It is a very good picnicn spot. You can take a coracle ride and play in a calm water. It is just a beach with no salty water.
There are few street food vendors on the bank of river, apart from that there is no place for a food till you reach Kanakpura town. Please plan ahead for food, better would be carrying your lunch packed from Bangalore/Mysore.
Please make sure you were good chappal as the place is fully covered by sand and makes it difficult for walking. Beware of monkey's. Follow Google maps for direction and take help frol localites.
We spent some time here and set off to Bangalore via Kanakpura Road. Had a stop over for lunch in between which was pathetic. Apart from this the trip was memorable. We reached Bangalore in the evening with a sweet memories of Mysore.
Hope the itinerary helps you in planning your trip.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Tripping :)
Iternery for Day1 is here
Iternery for Day 2 is here
This day would be the last day of our trip. We had planned for Talakad as we had missed it from our previous trip to Somanathapura, because of time constraints.
We started from Mysore around 09:30 am in teh morning. Talakad is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri River 45 km from Mysore and 133 km from Bangalore. It once had over 30 temples, most of which now lay buried in sand. Now it is a scenic and spiritual pilgrimage centre. Here the eastward flowing Cauvery river changes course and seems magnificently vast as here the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area. (source Wikipedia).
Except for the Vaideeswara temple built by Raja Raja I, all the other temples were buried under sand dunes. Out of these, the temples of Pataleeswara, Maraleswara, Anandeswara, Arkeswara, Gauri Shankar, Kirti Narayana and Chowdeswari have been excavated by the Central Archaeological Department. These 5 temples together been called as Panchalingas and are believed to represent the five faces of Siva. The Panchalinga darshana is a popular festival held once in 12 years. There are only 3 Siva temples in Talakd, other two are in nearby villages which we did not get a chance to visit.
Now interesting part. Once you finish visiting the temple you will be welcomed by a river side where the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area. It is a very good picnicn spot. You can take a coracle ride and play in a calm water. It is just a beach with no salty water.
There are few street food vendors on the bank of river, apart from that there is no place for a food till you reach Kanakpura town. Please plan ahead for food, better would be carrying your lunch packed from Bangalore/Mysore.
We spent some time here and set off to Bangalore via Kanakpura Road. Had a stop over for lunch in between which was pathetic. Apart from this the trip was memorable. We reached Bangalore in the evening with a sweet memories of Mysore.
Hope the itinerary helps you in planning your trip.
Thanks for stopping by and Happy Tripping :)
Iternery for Day1 is here
Iternery for Day 2 is here
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