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Talakad or Talakadu is a desert-like town on the left bank of the Kaveri river at a spot where the river makes a sharp bend. It is 45 km from Mysore and 133 km from Bangalore in Karnataka, India. A historic site, Talakadu once had over 30 temples, most of which lay buried in sand. The extant goup of temples is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus. Here the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area. Talakadu is just 48 kms from Mysore. Most people come to Talakad as a day trip; however one can stay over at the Jaladhama resort which is besides the Cauvery river bank. This place is very famous for various temples submerged in sand. The sand is of very fine quality which is reflective, just like a sea shore sand. Talakadu (or Talakad) is also famous for the shiva temple Vaidyanatheswara. The place is nearer to Mysore, approximately 60kms. During January-February a big festival for a week will be organized in the place called Mudukuthore only 4 kms away from here. During that time, selling of cattles and other items required for agriculture take place.

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Category : Historical

Time Zone: UTC + 5:30 Hours

Pincode: 571122‎

STD Code: 8224

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Best Time to Visit:  November and March

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Talakadu also Known as ‘Talakad’ is on the banks of the river Cauvery. Talakadu is situated 45 km from Mysore and 185 km from Bangalore, is known for its sand dunes. Tradition says that two hunters by name Tala and Kada attained moksha by offering worship to the deity Vaidyanatheswara and the place came to be called after them. The place was also known as Gajaranyakshetra. It is a historically important place, as it was the capital of the Gangas for a long time. The Cholas called the place Rajarajapura as it fell into the hands of the Cholas from the Gangas and later when the Hoysalas conquered it. Hoysala king Vishnuvardhana assumed the title ‘Talakadugonda’. After 12th century Vijayanagar Kings and the Maharajas of Mysore patronized this place. A historic site, Talakadu as number of temples that are buried under the sand dunes. The most imposing temples here are Viadyeshvara, Pataleshvara, Maruleshvara, Kritinarayana, Gourishankara and the Anandeshvara.  The deity is 8 ft. in height flanked by Sridevi and Bhudevi. The temples buried in the sand are opened up for ceremonial worship on the occasion when there will be five Mondays in the month of Karthika and a large number of devotees visit the place to have panchalinga darshan.

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By Bus : Only bus transportation is available. Both Karnataka state government (KSRTC) and private buses are available. The total trip for Somanathapura, Thalakadu, Shivanasamudram and Mudukuthore can be booked either from Mysore or Bangalore at KSTDC (Karnataka State Tourism and Development Corporation).

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Budget  – Up to Rs. 800

Talakadu Jaladhama Resort ; Mudukuthore, Talakadu, T. Narasipura, Mysore, KA, 571 112 ; Ph – 080 4123 9306 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water

Economy – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Raya Resort – Talakadu ; T. Narasipura Taluk, Hemmige, Karnataka 571112 ; Ph – 082 27 273344 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water

Deluxe – Up to Rs. 801 to Rs. 1200

Talakadu Jaladhama Resorts ; Mududkuthore, T. Narsipura Taluk, Mysore District, Karnataka 571122 ; Ph – 080 4151 9347 ; Facilities – 24hours room service, parking facility, Doctor-on-call, laundry, telephone, TV, travel desk, 24hours H/C running water

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Cattles and Agriculture Fair ; Venue:  Mudukuthore-Talakad ; Period :  January-February ; Details:  During January-February a big festival for a week will be organized in the place called Mudukuthore only 4 kms away from here. During that time, selling of cattles and other items required for agriculture take place.

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