Talakad: The City Partially Submerged into Sand
Talakad is a city of temples with a curse. Learn more about Talakad’s interesting history, sightseeing options and how to reach Talakad.
Talakad
Talakad
Talakad, in Chamarajanagar district near Mysore, is one of Karnataka’s most intriguing historical sites: an ancient town where more than 30 temples lie partially buried under sand dunes along the Kaveri. Local legend attributes the burial to a curse laid on the Wadiyar dynasty, and the site draws visitors as much for this story as for its surviving shrines, including the Vaidyanatheswara Temple. Every 12 years, the Panchalinga Darshana festival draws pilgrims to the temples that re-emerge from the sand. Browse the articles below for Talakad’s legend, temples, and sightseeing.
The Legend of Talakad
What is the legend of Talakad? Talakad is a place of archaeological importance, more than 30 temples buried in sand.Learn more about the legend of Talakad.
Vaidyanatheswara Temple
The Vaidyanatheswara temple is located in Talakad, an ancient town with an interesting history. It is located In the Chamarajanagar district of Karnataka