Sri Pataleshwara Temple
– Snake Vasuki worshipped Shiva here.
The darshan of these temples together is known as
Panchalinga Darshana.
Although many temples remain buried under sand, darshan is
possible in some temples.
Other Temples and Sacred Pond
Apart from the above temples, Talakadu also has the
following temples: You can have darshan of them daily.
Sri Virabhadreshwara temple – Dedicated to Virabhadra.
Sri Chowdeshwari temple – Dedicated to Chowdike or
Chamundeshwari
Gokarna Tirtha (Holy Pond): The darshan to the Talakadu
temples is complete only after one takes a dip at Gokarna Tirtha. It is located
between the Sri Vaidyanatheshwara Temple
and Sri Chowdeshwari temple. It is believed that one can get rid of skin diseases
by taking a holy dip in this pond and praying to Lord Sri Vaidyanatheshwara.
All the above said temples are very old and are noted for
its unique architecture.
Location: Talakadu is located about 45 km from Mysore and 29 km from T. Narasipura
Related
History of Talakad and Story of the Curse That Buried Talakkad below Sands