Talakaveri is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river Kaveri. <br />It is located by Brahmagiri hill near Bhagamandala in Kodagu district, Karnataka, <br />It is 1,276 m. above sea level <br />It is about 8 km away from Bhagamandala and 48 km from Madikeri. <br />The temple here is dedicated to Goddess Kaveriamma