Talacauvery, the birth place of River Cauvery is situated on the slopes of the Brahmagiri hills at an altitude of 4187 ft above sea level. It is 2 Kms from Bhagamandala town, which is approximately 34 Kms from Madikeri. Famous Bhangandeshwara temple attracts thousands of religious people from across India especially on every October 17th, on Tulasankramana [Cauvery Sankramana] when grand prayers are held. It is believed that wrong doings/sins are pardoned by taking a dip in the holy river or the Triveni Sangama [tri three, Sangama meet; three rivers meet here viz Cauvery, Sujyothi and the Kanike].

This place is enormously blessed with nature. One an have a panoramic view of Coorg from here. The way that leads to the place and the place itself is photogenic. Sunset and sunrise both are mesmerizing.