Talakadu: Temples Under the Sand
Talakadu is about 45 km from Mysuru, on a bend of the Kaveri. Centuries of sand have buried most of the old town, and archaeologists have been uncovering temples ever since.
A gallery from the dunes
Locals tell a story of a curse that buried the town. Geologists blame a dam and the wind. Either way, the sand keeps coming.
Our guide, half-jokingly
Panchalinga Darshana, held once every twelve years or so, brings huge crowds. Check dates before you go.
