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Talakad Tourism
Talakad is a small village nestled on the left banks of the Kaveri River. The village has been under several kingships such as Hoysalas, Pallavas, Vijayanagar, Gangas, and Cholas. Therefore, Talakad reflects a rich past and cultural heritage.
The town is populated with many exquisite temples and monuments and folklores and legends form an important part of its culture. The temples have intricate carvings that represent the epitome of finest craftsmanship and memories of the rich bygone era. Talakad town is also known as the ‘Kasi of the South’ and is adorned with five sacred Shivalingas, thereby giving this region a spiritual sensation and an idyllic charm. There is a lot of excavation work going on in town and several temples have been unearthed adding to the rich history of Talakad.
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Talakadu Panchalinga Darshana
Once in every 12 years, during the Hindu month of Karthika, the priests give an opportunity to the local people to explore all the five Shivlingas. Sri Maruleshwara, Sri Muduhuthore, Arakeshwara, Sri Pathaleshwara, and Sri Vaideshwara are the temples that have access and are worshipped during this month. The temples see a huge surge of people during the Holi festival.
Restaurants and Local Food in Talakad
You will not find good eateries and restaurants in Talakad and hence, you will have to make peace with your hotel food. Give its location, South Indian cuisine is the popular cuisine in the region. Moreover, you might find a roadside stall or a Dhaba that serves a few local dishes.
One Day travel Itinerary
Since all the temples in the village have the same opening time at 8:00 AM in the morning, try and cover as many temples as possible in a day. However, make sure to visit the five lingam temples excavated in the town. If you have time to spare from your busy travel schedule, do visit the small village of Somanathapura laying the proximity.
