Talakaveri is the place that is for the most part thought to be the wellspring of the stream Kaveri. It is arranged by Brahmagiri incline (not to be mixed up for the Brahmagiri broaden propel south) close Bhagamandala in Kodagu area, Karnataka flanking Kasarkod locale of Kerala. It stays at a stature of 1,276 m. above sea level. In any case, there is certainly not a lasting unmistakable spill out of this place to the fundamental rivercourse with the exception of amid the Monsson.

A tank or kundike has been raised on a slope by kodavas, at the place that is said to be the starting point. It is likewise set apart by a little sanctuary, and the region is frequented by explorers principally it is the love place of kodavas. The waterway starts as a spring bolstering this tank, which is thought to be a heavenly place to bathe on extraordinary days. The waters are then said to stream underground to rise as the Kaveri waterway some separation away. The sanctuary has been revamped widely by the state government as of late [2007].

On Cauvery changrandi day (the principal day of Tula Masa month , as indicated by the Hindu date-book, which regularly falls in mid October) a large number of explorers from neighboring group to the waterway's origin to see the ascent of the wellspring, when water spouts up from the spring at a foreordained minute. From Bekal to Talakkaveri almsot 2 h 44 min (86.3 km)  journey via, Panathoor Bhagamandala Inter State Rd and Kanhangad - Panathoor Rd.