Tourism of Coorg :
Talacauvery & Bhagamandala Tour
Talacauvery, the birthplace of the sacred river Cauvery,is located near Madikeri about 44 km away, on the slopes of the Brahmagiri hill.alongside being a pilgrimage center, Talacauvery is also known for its natural beautiness.
Tula Sankaramana Day in the mid of October thousands of pilgrims group to the birthplace of the river to witness a surge of water in a small pond,at a predetermined time. Pious Coorgs take a holy dip in a nearby pond and bring home the holy water of the small pond for worship on the day of Cauvery Sankramana, the holiest day for national Coorgs. Pilgrims from neighboring districts and Tamil Nadu visit Talcauvery for a month after Sankramana Tula. The gush of water of the small pond at an auspicious time is considered as a wonder. After the holy dip, the pilgrims take a flight of stairs leading to the top of the Brahmagiri hill, offering a feast for lovers of nature. The bus service is available to Talacauvery to Madikeri.
Bhagamandala is in the foothills of Talcauvery and is 39 km from Madikeri. Bhagamandala is the confluence of the holy rivers of Cauvery and Kannike and legend has it that a third river Sujyothi a subterranean stream links the two rivers. The Bhagandeshwara temple is on the banks of the two rivers and is one of the important centers of pilgrimage in Coorg. Pilgrims come to Talcauvery only after offering worship Bhagamandala. It is customary for men Coorg shave his head in Bhagamandala in the case of a family in morning. Bhagamandala is also famous for honey and beehives.
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