Talakadu

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Talakadu
Talakad, Talkad
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Talakadu is a town on the left bank of the

group of temples, where the eastward flowing Kaveri river changes course as the sand on its banks spreads over a wide area, is a popular pilgrimage site for Hindus.[1]

History

Close up view of the shrine and mantapa (hall) outer wall at Vaidyeshvara temple

The origin of the town is lost in antiquity, but one tradition is that its name was derived from two Kirāta twin brothers, Tala and Kādu. The brothers cut down a tree after seeing wild elephants worship it and discovered it contained an image of Shiva and that the elephants were rishis transformed. The tree being miraculously restored, all obtained mōksha and the place was named Tala-kādu, which was translated into Sanskrit as Dala-vana. Two stone images declared to represent the brothers are pointed out in front of the temple Veerabadra swamy. In a later age, Rāma is said to have halted here on his expedition to Lanka.[citation needed]

The earliest authentic mention of the city of Talekād or Talakādu, in Sanskrit Dalavana-pura, is in connection with the Ganga line of kings. Harivarma, who has been assigned to find a place (247–266 CE) was, according to an old chronicle,[citation needed] installed at Skandapura (said to be Gajalhatti, in the Coimbatore country, near where the Moyār flows into the Bhavāni), but resided in the great city of Dalavanapura in the Karnāta-dēsa. After Talkād became the capital these powerful sovereigns and there the subsequent kings of that line were crowned.[citation needed]

At the beginning of the eleventh century CE, the

feudatory of the Vijayanagar sovereigns, whose line appears to be known as that of Sōma-Rāja.[citation needed
]

Curse of Talakadu

In 1610 CE, the Mysore Rāja conquered Talakadu under the following circumstances. Tirumala-Rāja—sometimes called

Cauvery, and throwing in the jewel, drowned herself opposite Mālangi, at the same time uttering a three-fold curse: "Let Talakād become sand; let Mālangi become a whirlpool; let the Mysore Rājas fail to beget heirs." The latter part continues to affect the royal family.[citation needed
]

Talakadu is also tagged to the curse called "Curse of Talakadu" by Alamelamma on the

The following is what is known as the curse of Talkād, in the original:

Talkādu Maralaāgi,
Mālingi maduvaāgi,
Mysuru dhorege makkalagade hōgali!
(ತಲಕಾಡು ಮರಳಾಗಿ; ಮಾಲಿಂಗಿ ಮಡುವಾಗಿ, ಮೈಸೂರು ದೊರೆಗೆ ಮಕ್ಕಳಾಗದೆ ಹೋಗಲಿ!)[
citation needed]

The curse may be translated into English by:

May Talakadu become desert land,

Malangi become a whirlpool,

And Mysore Kings bear no heirs!

The old city Talkād is completely buried beneath the sand stretching for nearly a mile in length, only the tops of two

gopuras being visible. The sand hills used to advance upon the town at the rate of 9 or 10 feet a year, principally during the south-west monsoon and as they pressed it close on three sides. The inhabitants of Talkād were constantly forced to abandon their houses and retreat further inland. The town, however, is increasing in population, owing to the rich wet cultivation in the neighbourhood, derived from the Mādhavamantri anicut and channel. More than thirty temples are beneath the sand, but the Kírti Nārāyana temple has been successfully excavated. The most imposing temple left uncovered by the sand is that of Vydyanatheshwara temple.[citation needed
]

In the early nineteenth century, two temples—Ānandēsvara and Gaurisankara—were unearthed. Four fragmentary records were found on the outer walls of the Pātālēsvara temple. One of these is an old inscription in

Gangas and Talakadu. He built the impressive Vijayanarayana Chennakesava Temple at Belur.[4]

Talakadu Today

A view of Talkad

This sleepy little town is at the epicenter of some of the latest advances in

wine making. Often referred to as Bangalore's Gourmet Valley by name Cauvery Valley, it is still a secret many chefs choose not to share. Fine wines, exotic Zero Pesticide fresh produce, artisan cheese
and diverse culinary experiences are changing this once sleepy hamlet.

Gallery

  • The Kaveri flows in Talakadu
    The Kaveri flows in Talakadu
  • Mahadwara (great entrance) of Kirtinarayana temple, recovered from the sand dunes at Talakadu
    Mahadwara (great entrance) of Kirtinarayana temple, recovered from the sand dunes at Talakadu
  • Dwarapalaka (door keeper) and a profile of the mantapa at Vaidyeshvara temple
    Dwarapalaka (door keeper) and a profile of the mantapa at Vaidyeshvara temple
  • A profile of the outer wall of the mantapa in Vaidyeshvara temple
    A profile of the outer wall of the mantapa in Vaidyeshvara temple
  • Ornate doorjamb and Dwarapalakas in relief in Vaidyeshvara temple
    Ornate doorjamb and Dwarapalakas in relief in Vaidyeshvara temple
  • Stone vessel at Vaidyeshwara temple, Talakadu
    Stone vessel at Vaidyeshwara temple, Talakadu
  • Five headed snake and stone chain
    Five headed snake and stone chain
  • A view of Vaidyeshwara temple, Talakadu
    A view of Vaidyeshwara temple, Talakadu
  • South entrance porch to Vaidyeshwara Temple
    South entrance porch to Vaidyeshwara Temple
  • Roman coin mold found in Talkad[5]
    Roman coin mold found in Talkad[5]

References

  1. ^ a b Senali, Latha (28 November 2003). "Temple tales". Deccan Herald. Archived from the original on 28 February 2006. Retrieved 25 December 2013.
  2. , Published by Roopa & Co is a recent welcome addition on this subject which has been seldom written about.
  3. ^ "Talakadu". Archived from the original on 23 January 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2007.
  4. ^ "Southern India - The Hoysalas". Archived from the original on 19 January 2007. Retrieved 26 January 2007.
  5. ^ Indian Archaeology, 1992-93, Annual Report (PDF). p. Plate XVIII A.

C. Hayavadana Rao, B.A., B.L., Fellow, University of Mysore, Editor, Mysore Gazetteer, 1930, Government Press, Bangalore.

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