Bhagamandala and Talacauvery
The Triveni Sangama is formed here by the convergence of three rivers, Kaveri, Sujyothi and Kanike. For taking a dip at the Sangama permission from the temple authorities is required. This is a pilgrimage center of Coorg. To reach this place there are enough good roads from both Madikeri and Coorg. Both private and government buses ply to carry the commuters. This is a place, where Kannika and Sujyothi, the two tributaries to Cauvery join. This is known as "Triveni Sangama". Near to this sangama, there are four temples, where Eshwara, Subramanya, Vishnu and Ganapathi are installed. This is also known as "Bhagundeshwara Kshetra". The pilgrims before going to Talakaveri take a dip in the sangama and perform "Karmas" (rituals) to their ancestors. (Known as "pindapradhana"). During the Cauvery festival and Tula Sankramana, tourists and pilgrims will assemble here in large numbers. There is a stone "Shasana" carved in Tamil language inside "Bhagundeshwara" temple. In between the year 1785-1790 it seems that Tipu had converted it into a fort and had a company of his army. He had named Bhagamandala as "Afesalabad". In 1790 King Doddaveeraraja took Bhagamandala back after having a fierce battle for five days. During the time of this battle there was a damage caused breaking three copper plates by the "Firangis" directly handled by Doddaveeraraja, which were later on replaced by four silver plates. The style of the temples built in Malayali style brings the memory of temples in the far off Nepal.
Omkareshwara Temple
In 1820 a significant building built by Lingarajendra was Omkareshwara temple. This temple is dedicated to Shiva, and was built by Lingarajendra in 1820. It is a mix of Gothic and Islamic styles. There is a tank in front of the temple. There is a footpath leading to a small "Mantap". The surrounding place is abode with peace. There is a story behind building of this temple. It is said Lingarajendra killed an honest and pious Brahmin to fulfill his political ambitions. That Brahmin became a "Brahmarakshasa" and started teasing the king with troubles. It left the king only when the king brought a "Shivalinga" from Kashi and installed it after building a temple. The shivalinga was named as "Omkareshwara" and regular rituals were performed. The bars of the windows of the temple were made of "Panchaloha" and an alphabet "lim" has been placed in between the bars. Four minars have been built on four corners of the temple and the central minar is like a globe, which anybody can see.
Padi Igguthappa Temple
This temple is situated in Kakabe. This is the deity for the puthari festival. The Padi Igguthappa temple resembles the temples of Kerala in style. This temple governs important role in the traditional and cultural life of Kodagu. Very little information is available regarding the history of this temple. In 1810 Lingarajendra captured eight tigers and killed, thirty four elephants in the surroundings of this temple. To symbolise this culture he donated a silver elephant to this temple. According to scripts available Apparanda Bopu a Dewan of Halarie rulers renovated this temple between 1834- 35.
