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 shall not have children", a curse by a lady named Allemelamma in the 16th century is said to have made Talakadu, a desert in Karnataka. Practically, it doesn't make sense for anyone. However, it is very strange for a place to be filled with sand on the banks of a river. Whatever it is, Talakadu's curse story has been a strong belief over the years.

So This desert on the side of kaveri is a mystery indeed. let us leave you with multiple thoughts and doubts. the things which scientists cant conclude till date, is the thing which reside right at the bottom of sand at Talakadu Desert.