River Cauvery which is one of the 7 sacred rivers of Sapta Sindhus of the Hindu scriptures, originated at a place is called Tala Cauvery in the Brahmagiri hills, at about 4,500 ft above sea level. This place is marked by a kund like from where the river emerges as a small perennial spring, but flows underground again to emerge a short distance away.
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From Tala Cauvery, steps lead up to the nearby Brahmagri peak, where the 7 great sages called the Sapta Maharishis had performed a special yagna. From the peak, as well as on the drive to Tala Cauvery, tourists can enjoy a good view of the misty blue Brahmagiri hills.
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Sri Bhagandeshwara Temple
34 Kms to the West of Madikeri, the famous temple of Sri Bhagandeshwara is situated. It is well known to pilgrims, for the sacred rivers Cauvery, Kannike and Sujyothi meet here and l known as Triveni Sangamam
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Golden Temple
Recently built temple called Golden Temple (Nyinymapa Monastary) by Tibetan people attracts tourists from abroad and can be reached easily by bus from Kushalnagar to Periyapatna via Byalakuppa.
