Tula Sankramana / Kaveri Sankramana

At Talakaveri in the Kodagu district, according to the Hindu calendar, Kaveri Sankaramana is celebrated on the first day of Tula month (mid-October). The Talakaveri temple's fountainhead is where the river Kaveri is said to originate. To take a sacred bath in this water, tens of thousands of worshippers travel to Talakaveri and Bhagamandala. The most important and auspicious event is Theerthodbhava, wherein the holy water appears at the Talakaveri Brahma Kundike (pot) or fountainhead of the pond. Locals gather and conserve this water because they believe it to be sacred, and hundreds of tourists bathe in the Kaveri River to receive blessings. Apart from the religious ceremonies, the Kaveri Jatre (fair) offers much fanfare for the visiting tourists. With a variety of culinary vendors offering local delicacies, souvenir shops, and amusement activities, the Kaveri Jatre is a delightful and charming affair.