Talakaveri , is the place that is generally considered to be the source of the river
Kaveri. It is located by Brahmagiri hill (not to be confused with the
Brahmagiri range further south) near Bhagamandala in
Kodagu district,
Karnataka, 1,276 m. above sea level. However, there is not a permanent visible flow from this place to the main rivercourse except during the rainy season.