Talakad
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Talakad (also known as Talakadu) is a town located at a sharp bend of the Kaveri river near Mysore in Karnataka. A historic site, Talakad once had over 30 temples that today are buried in sand. Now it is a scenic and spiritual center.[1]
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[edit] History
Western Ganga Dynasty also known simply as Gangas ruled over much of what is now South Karnataka, (Gangavadi) with Talakadu as their capital. The Gangas were overthrown by the Cholas around AD 1014, who renamed Talakadu as Rajapura.
[edit] Attractions
The Kaveri river takes a sharp turn towards the east near Talakad which is thought to be responsible for the sand covering much of Talakad - sand covers around 850 acres according to locals. This creates a beautiful beach like environment of sand dunes around the river. The Talakad sand dunes are protected by the Karnataka state archaelogical department.[1]
[edit] Temples
- Shiva Temple
- Pathaleshwara
- Maruleshwara
- Arkeshwara
- Vaidyanathee-shwara
- Mallikarjuna
- Vishnu Temple
- Keerthinarayana
[edit] Explanations for the presence of sand
[edit] Scientific
Scientists believe that the sand accumulation in Talakad is due to the sharp turn taken by the Cauvery river. The wind blows sand from the river bed towards Talakad.
[edit] Mythological
According to mythology, the presence of sand in Talakad is due to the curse of Alamelamma consort to the local representative of the Vijayanagar empire.
[edit] Notes
- ^ a b Temple tales. Deccan Herald. Retrieved on 2006-11-30.
