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	'''Talakaveri''' or '''Talacauvery''' is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river [[Kaveri]] and a holy place for many [[Hindus]]. It is located on [[Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka\|Brahmagiri hills]] near Bhagamandala in [[Coorg district]], [[Karnataka]]. It is located close to the border with [[Kasaragod district]] ~~of [[Kerala]] State~~. Talakaveri stands at a height of 1,276 meters above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the Monsoon.		'''Talakaveri''' or '''Talacauvery''' is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river [[Kaveri]] and a holy place for many [[Hindus]]. It is located on [[Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka\|Brahmagiri hills]] near Bhagamandala in [[Coorg district]], [[Karnataka\|Karnataka State]]. It is located close to the border with [[Kasaragod district]]. Talakaveri stands at a height of 1,276 meters above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the Monsoon.

	A tank or ''kundike'' has been erected on a hillside, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims mainly it is the worship place of kodavas. The river originates as a spring feeding this tank, which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days. The waters are then said to flow underground to emerge as the [[Kaveri]] river some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently (2007).		A tank or {{transl\|hi\|kundike}} has been erected on a hillside, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims mainly it is the worship place of kodavas. The river originates as a spring feeding this tank, which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days. The waters are then said to flow underground to emerge as the [[Kaveri]] river some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently (2007).

	On Cauvery Sankramana (colloquial changrandi) day (the first day of ''Tula Masa'' month , according to the [[Hindu calendar]], which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims from neighboring flock to the river's birthplace to witness the rise of the fountainhead, when water gushes up from the spring at a predetermined moment. The cauvery changrandi (Sacred bath in the ''Tula'' month) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526185140/http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2017-05-26 \|title=Talakaveri \|access-date=2006-09-24 }}</ref>		On Cauvery Sankramana (colloquial changrandi) day (the first day of ''Tula Masa'' month , according to the [[Hindu calendar]], which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims from neighboring flock to the river's birthplace to witness the rise of the fountainhead, when water gushes up from the spring at a predetermined moment. The cauvery changrandi (Sacred bath in the ''Tula'' month) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.<ref>{{cite web\|url=http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html \|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526185140/http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html \|url-status=dead \|archive-date=2017-05-26 \|title=Talakaveri \|access-date=2006-09-24 }}</ref>
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	==Comparisons==		==Comparisons==
	The table below compares rainfall between Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluk in Shimoga district, Hulikal in Hosanagara taluk in Shimoga district, Amagaon in Khanapur Taluk in Belgaum district and Talacauvery in Madikeri taluk in Kodagu district, Kokalli of Sirsi Taluk ,Nilkund of Siddapur Taluk, Castle Rock of Supa(Joida) Taluk in Uttara Kannada District to show which one can be called the "[[Cherrapunji]] of South India".<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2607630.ece Hulikal in Shimoga district is wettest in State] from ''TheHindu.com'' accessed 23 March 2013</ref>		The table below compares rainfall between Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluk in Shimoga district, Hulikal in Hosanagara taluk in Shimoga district, Amagaon in Khanapur Taluk in Belgaum district and Talacauvery in Madikeri taluk in Kodagu district, Kokalli of Sirsi Taluk, Nilkund of Siddapur Taluk, Castle Rock of Supa (Joida) Taluk in Uttara Kannada District to show which one can be called the "[[Cherrapunji]] of South India".<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2607630.ece Hulikal in Shimoga district is wettest in State] from ''TheHindu.com'' accessed 23 March 2013</ref>
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{{short description| Birth place of River Kaveri}}
{{other uses|Talakaveri Wildlife Sanctuary}}
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'''Talakaveri''' or '''Talacauvery''' is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river [[Kaveri]] and a holy place for many [[Hindus]]. It is located on [[Brahmagiri (hill), Karnataka|Brahmagiri hills]] near Bhagamandala in [[Coorg district]], [[Karnataka]]. It is located close to the border with [[Kasaragod district]] of [[Kerala]] State. Talakaveri stands at a height of 1,276 meters above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the Monsoon.

A tank or ''kundike'' has been erected on a hillside, at the place that is said to be the origin. It is also marked by a small temple, and the area is frequented by pilgrims mainly it is the worship place of kodavas. The river originates as a spring feeding this tank, which is considered to be a holy place to bathe on special days. The waters are then said to flow underground to emerge as the [[Kaveri]] river some distance away. The temple has been renovated extensively by the state government recently (2007).

On Cauvery Sankramana (colloquial changrandi) day (the first day of ''Tula Masa'' month , according to the [[Hindu calendar]], which normally falls in mid October) thousands of pilgrims from neighboring flock to the river's birthplace to witness the rise of the fountainhead, when water gushes up from the spring at a predetermined moment. The cauvery changrandi (Sacred bath in the ''Tula'' month) is observed across pilgrim towns in Kaveri's banks.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20170526185140/http://www.kaladarshana.com/sites/madikeri_royal_tombs/IMG00013.html |url-status=dead |archive-date=2017-05-26 |title=Talakaveri |access-date=2006-09-24 }}</ref>

Talakaveri is about 8 km away from [[Bhagamandala]], 36 km from [[Panathur]] ([[Kerala]]) and 48 km from [[Madikeri]].

==Pilgrim center==
The temple here is dedicated to Goddess Kaveramma. Other deities worshipped here are Lord Agasthiswara, which denotes the link between Kaveri and [[Wise old man|Sage]] [[Agastya|Agasthya]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.visvacomplex.com/Rishi_Agasthya_Vinayaka.html |title=The Rishi Agasthya And Vinayaka |access-date=2007-06-16 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20070402045241/http://www.visvacomplex.com/Rishi_Agasthya_Vinayaka.html |archive-date=2007-04-02 }}</ref>

[[File:Talacauvery Temple.jpg|thumb|300px|Talakaveri temple after renovation in 2010 by the state government]]

The link between Kaveri and Lord Ganesha extends to [[Srirangam]], in Lord Ganesha's role in setting up the [[Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple, Srirangam|Ranganatha temple]] there.

The temple at [[Tirumakudalu Narasipura]] (confluence of [[Kabini]], Kaveri and the legendary Spatika Sarovara)) is also dedicated to Agasthiwara.

[[File:Talakaveri Temple during Mansoon.jpg|thumb|Talakaveri Temple during Monsoon 2016]]

== History of the temple priests of Talakaveri ==
It is believed that [[Mayurasharma|Mayura Varma]], and Narasimman the [[Kadamba dynasty|Kadamba King]] who ruled vast areas of southern and central India in the 4th Century A.D. brought Brahmins from Ahi Kshetra (or [[Ahichchhatra|Ahichatra]]) and put them in-charge of various temples in Tulu Nadu. Ahi Kshetra is mentioned in the Mahabharata as lying north of the Ganges, and as being the capital of Northern Panchala. It is apparently the Adisadra of Ptolemy, and its remains are visible near Ramnagar in [[Aonla, Uttar Pradesh|Tahsil Aonla]] in [[Bareilly district]].<ref>{{cite book|last=Allchin|first=Frank Raymond|title=The archaeology of early historic South Asia: the emergence of cities and states|year=1995|publisher=Cambridge University Press|location=Great Britain|isbn=0-521-37547-9|author2=George Erdosy |page=297}}</ref>

The Brahmins who first landed in Shivalli in Tulunadu and then spread across 31 villages came to be known as Shivalli Brahmins or Tulu Brahmins. It is from Shivalli and Tulu Brahmins, that the priests of Talakaveri temple have come from.

[[File:Virajpet - Talakaveri travel views 39.JPG|thumb|Talakaveri Road]]

== Achar Family of Talakaveri ==
The beginning of the Achar family in Talakaveri starts ten generations or about 220 to 240 years ago. A Brahmin named Venkappayya and his two brothers, along with their families came to Talakaveri on a pilgrimage. Lingaraja the First was the ruler of Kodagu from 1780 to 1790 AD. One night God appeared in Lingaraja's dream and indicated that there was a Brahmin family currently visiting Talakaveri. God commanded Lingaraja to appoint this Brahmin to be the priest at the temple. After the king arose from his dream, he sent for this Brahmin family. The king's messengers found Venkappayya in Talakaveri and informed him about the king's desire. Venkappayya accompanied the king's messengers from Talakaveri to Madikeri, a distance of about 24 miles to meet the king. {{Citation needed|date=January 2012}}

Lingaraja received Venkappayya and requested him to start daily puja at the temple. The king set up an endowment to pay Venkappayya for his services at the temple. This was the beginning of the Achar family of Talacauvery. The priesthood bestowed by Lingaraja upon Venkappayya has passed on through many generations to his heirs. It is hereditary as most priesthoods are, and all male members of the family have the birthright to become priests at the temple. The current Achars are the ninth generation from Venkappayya.<ref>http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/a/c/h/Raj-Acharya-CA/PDFBOOK1.pdf</ref>

Venkappayya came from Shivalli Halli (village) of South Canara district. The Brahmins here were called Putturayas, probably meaning priests from Puttur. This Puttur is near Udupi. Venkappayya Putturaya's descendants are the Achars. It is not known why the descendants of Venkappayya took on the surname of Achar. Although Venkappayya came to Talakaveri with his two brothers, only Venkappayya's descendants are documented.

[[File:Virajpet - Talakaveri travel views 32.JPG|thumb|Talakaveri gate]]

==Nearby==
The Brahmagiri hill is situated right beside the temple. There are a series of steps leading to the top of the hill.

From there, one can have a 360 degree view of the surrounding hills. The nearest International Airport is in [[Kannur]] at a distance of {{convert|117|km|-1}},The nearest Railway station is in [[Kanhangad]] kerala at a distance of {{convert|72|km|-1}}.

[[File:Panoramic view from the temple during Mansoon 2016.jpg|center|thumb|681x681px|Panoramic view from the temple during Monsoon 2016]]

==Rainfall==
It is situated in the dense forests of the [[Western Ghats]] and gets very heavy annual rainfall of close to 7000 mm and is among the wettest place in the state of Karnataka.

==Comparisons==
The table below compares rainfall between Agumbe in Thirthahalli taluk in Shimoga district, Hulikal in Hosanagara taluk in Shimoga district, Amagaon in Khanapur Taluk in Belgaum district and Talacauvery in Madikeri taluk in Kodagu district, Kokalli of Sirsi Taluk ,Nilkund of Siddapur Taluk, Castle Rock of Supa(Joida) Taluk in Uttara Kannada District to show which one can be called the "[[Cherrapunji]] of South India".<ref>[http://www.thehindu.com/todays-paper/article2607630.ece Hulikal in Shimoga district is wettest in State] from ''TheHindu.com'' accessed 23 March 2013</ref>
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! Year
! Hulikal Rainfall (mm)
! Agumbe Rainfall (mm)
! Amagaon Rainfall (mm)
! Talacauvery Rainfall (mm) <ref>Amagaon has got over 10,000 mm annual rainfall twice in the five years (2006-2010). The exact amount of rainfall is not available. See [http://www.deccanherald.com/pages.php?id=271493 Amagaon is now Cherrapunji of South] from ''DeccanHerald.com'' accessed 23 March 2013</ref>
!Kokalli Rainfall (mm)
!Nilkund Rainfall (mm)
!Castle Rock Rainfall (mm)
|-
| 2017
| 5,700
| 6,311
| 4,733
| 5,859
|3130
|4981
|5560
|-
| 2016
| 5,721
| 6,449
| 4,705
| 5,430
|2682
|4655
|4968
|-
| 2015
| 6,035
| 5,518
| 4,013
| 5,319
|2730
|4367
|3667
|-
| 2014
| 7,907
| 7,917
| 5,580
| 7,844
|8746
|6710
|5956
|-
| 2013
| 9,383
| 8,770
| 8,440
| 8,628
|4464
|7082
|3667
|-
| 2012
| 8,409
| 6,933
| 5,987
| 5,722
|5036
|5398
|6165
|-
| 2011
| 8,523
| 7,921
| 9,368
| 6,855
|4437
|6593
|7083
|-
| 2010
| 7,717
| 6,929
| 10,068
| 6,794
|4002
| -
| -
|-
| 2009
| 8,357
| 7,982
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| 2008
| 7,115
| 7,199
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| 2007
| 9,038
| 8,255
| -
| -
| -
| -
| -
|-
| 2006
| 8,656
| 8,457
| -
| -
| -<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://des.kar.nic.in/sites/ANNUAL%20RAINFALL%202014.pdf|title=Govt of Karnataka Rainfall Statistics (Kokalli)|website=DES}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=http://des.kar.nic.in/|title=Rainfall Statistics of Karnataka|website=DES Karanataka}}</ref>
| -
| -
|}

==References==
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==External links==
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*[http://www.india9.com/i9show/34486.htm Talakaveri]
*[http://www.paradisecoorg.com/Talakaveri.html Talakaveri Tourism Guide]

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