Talakadu Boatride and Temple visits
Activity | Holy Places | Lake Riverside
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There are five main temples of Talakadu, the Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanathee-shwara and Mallikarjuna temples, The five Lingams believed to represent the five faces of Shiva, form the Pancha pathi and have become renowned. A fair is held once every 12 years called Panchalinga Darshana, last held in 2006. Access involves a boat ride and area is very scenic with Cauvery backwaters surrounding the island.
Summary
Category
Temple or Holy Place, Lake or Riverside, Rides
(Lord Shiva, Boating, Riverside)
Linked Destination
Talakadu (1 Kms), Mysore (50 Kms), Srirangapatna (35 Kms)