Talakaveri, is the place that is generally considered to be the birthplace of Kaveri river. It is also assumed as the holy river. There is also a temple built for the goddess Kaveri in Talakaveri.
Talakaveri situated in the Brahmagiri hills in Bhagamandala of Coorg district about 1,276 m.above sea level. It’s around 48 kms from Madikeri the Coorg's district’s main city. If you travel 40 kms from Madikeri you will reach Bhagamandala from there its around 8 kms to Talakaveri.
The Talakaveri is given great religious importance. The tank in which the river Kaveri takes birth is known as kundike meaning "holy tank". It is an ancient belief that taking bath in this tank cures the diseases and their sins.
All pillgrim's take a holy dip in the nearby pond during "theerthodbhava" and take home the sacred water or theertha for worship.
