FESTIVE STORY: The Shiv temples in Talakkad have opened after a gap of 13 years
Posted on 11/20/2006 8:23:16 PM PST by SunkenCiv
The five Shiva temples in Talakkad have always been submerged in sand. And the ancient legend revolving around them begins with Srirangaraya, a local chieftain... Alamelamma instead committed suicide by jumping into River Cauvery. But locals believe before dying, she cursed the town - Talakadu Maralagili, malangi maduvagali, wodeyar doreyarige makkalagidirali (May Talakad be filled with sand, may Malangi become a whirlpool, May the Wodeyars never have children). Strangely, it's all come true. But is there a scientific explanation for this? ...Ever since this happened, temple authorities in Talakkad have conducted the Panchalingadarshana festival, which takes place every seventh or the 13th year. During this time the temples are cleared of sand and thrown open by the archaeology department. Meanwhile authorities are expecting around two lakh people, mostly believers, who will be visiting the festival this year.
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FESTIVE STORY: The Shiv temples in Talakkad have opened after a gap of 13 years
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Pissed off the sand god, huh?
It sounds like they're going against the grains.
:) not far from where I live. Its a great place. Some nice temples.
Do you know this legend?
No. I've never been there.
India is full of legends, everywhere.
No end of them.
It just seems interesting. Thought you might know more.
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