The Mini Desert of Karnataka - Talakadu
15.April.2018 Author : Shubham Sharma Located on the banks of holy river Kaveri , in the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka, lies a village which is now resting deep inside the sand . It is an ideal spot for weekend trips from Bangalore as it is around 140km and can be covered in a day. Once you enter the place , you will feel confused whether it is a bank of a river or a beach. as there is too much sand which is unnatural indeed when a river is flowing by side. Talakadu is believed to be a spiritual hub for about 30 temples once, 5 of which are Lingams representing the 5 faces of Lord Shiva. The Pathaleshwara Temple, the Maruleshwara Temple, the Vaidhyeshwara Temple and the Mallikarjuna Temple are the Pancha-Lingas that represent the five faces of Lord Shiva. There is a story behind this miserable fate i.e vast desert of Talakadu. " Let Talakadu be filled with sand, let Malangi become whirlpool and Mysore Kings...
