Sandstone idol is in ‘Kayotsarga’ posture that literally means “dismissing the body” Mysuru: A seventh century Ganga Dynasty idol of Parshvanatha stone sculpture has been discovered at historic place of Talakad in T. Narasipur taluk in the district. The excavation is being conducted by former University of Mysore Professor M.S. Krishnamurthy and Department of Archaeology…
Excavation begins at Talakad ancient site
December 12, 2018Mysuru: The State Archaeology Department has begun excavation in and around the historic and ancient site of Talakad looking for clues about earlier human habitation. The place is well- known for historical monuments that date back to 5th Century AD. Gangas were in power there then. A formal guddali puja was performed at the excavation…
Monsoon fury: Cauvery Nisargadhama at Talakad closed for visitors
July 19, 2018Mysur: With Cauvery and Kapila rivers flowing above danger level due to incessant rains for over a week, the authorities have shut Cauvery Nisargadhama at Talakad in T. Narasipur taluk for the public. As the outflow from KRS reservoir and Kabini dam have been increased due to heavy rains, the released water has entered Cauvery…
Cauvery River Bank in Talakad turning into a cremation site !
July 4, 2017T. Narasipur: Cremating bodies on the banks of Ganges River has been a common sight but surprisingly such an unwelcome practice seems to have arrived on the bank of River Cauvery in Talakad, a popular pilgrim and tourist place in the taluk. A video footage of a burning funeral pyre on the river bank, said…
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