Trip to Coorg - Thalacauvery Temple and Brahamagiri hills view

Hi friends, lets continue with more of coorg's attractions… I hope and wish that all your minds have been under the lingering effect of the "Scotland of India", Madikeri, lying at 1525 ft above the sea level ……..

The same day I had been to Thalacauvery, the birth place of "Cauvery" river and the most significant pilgrimage center mesmerizing many of the tourists with its unprecedented view of the valley. This place is at a distance of 48km from Madikeri and 8 km from Bhagandeshwara Temple. The Cauvery River is one of the seven sacred rivers for Hindus in India. The Thalacauvery settles its way up in the Brahmagiri hills flanked and guarded by forests and hills on all sides. The original place of birth of the river Cauvery is a pit like formation known as "Brahma-Kundike". Tourists and pilgrims are not allowed to touch the water in order to maintain its piousness.

This place is about 4,500ft above the sea level. According to a mythical legend, Brahma, Vishnu, and Mahesh gave darshan to the great sage Agastya under the holy Ashwatha tree. This tree is well preserved and open for tourists display. Hence Talacauvery is not is famous as a source of holy Cauvery but has an integral part in the religious beliefs of the Hindus.

On their trip to Talacauvery, tourists can visit the Brahmagiri peak. It is said that the peak was the site of the special yagna performed by the seven sages or the "Sapta Maharishis". This place provides breathtaking views of the Brahamagiri hills. After a tiring (call it tiring because it was a really hot day) day, I called it a day. The view from the hill top was astonishing. I'll leave you with some of snaps from the hill top.

So….will meet u all in the next blog….till then, take care and SAONARA J