Do you know about the mysterious mini-desert at Talakad in Karnataka?
Times of IndiaTIMESOFINDIA.COM/ Created : Sep 16, 2023, 08:00 IST
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Talakad, also known as Talakadu, is one of the most ancient towns in the state. It used to be an important center of power under the Ganga dynasty, and the Cholas and Hoysalas ruled here later.
Talakad, also known as Talakadu, is one of the most ancient towns in the state. It used to be an important center of power under the Ganga dynasty, and the Cholas and Hoysalas ruled here later. Read less

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History
Talakad, also known as Talakadu, is one of the most ancient towns in the state. It used to be an important center of power under the Ganga dynasty, and the Cholas and Hoysalas ruled here later. The desert

Geological origin
Talakad's desert’s origin still remains a mystery. Some believe that volcanic activity in the region could have played a role in its formation, while others attribute it to the changing course of the Kaveri River over millennia.The Curse of Talakadu
"May Talakadu be filled with sand, let Malangi become whirlpool and Mysore Kings shall not have children.” This was the curse that a vengeful queen, named Allemelamma, laid on the land in the 16th century. And that’s why it is quite strange for a place like this to be filled with sand on the banks of a river. The temples

Talakadu is also an ideal day trip destination for those exploring Karnataka's historical and natural treasures.
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