Bhagamandala is a pilgrimage center situated 39 kms to the west of Madikeri, Coorg. To reach this place there are enough good roads from both Madikeri and Virajpet. Both private and government buses ply on this route.

River Confluence at BhagamandalaThis is a place, where Kannika and Sujyothi, the two tributaries to Cauvery join. This is also known as “Triveni Sangama” . Near to this Sangama, there are four temples, where Eshwara, Subramanya, Vishnu and Ganapathi are installed.

This is also known as “Bhagandeshwara Kshetra”. The pilgrims before going to Talakaveri take a dip in the sangama and perform “Karmas” (rituals) to their ancestors (known as “Pindapradhana”). During the Cauvery festival and Tula Sankramana, tourists and pilgrims will assemble here in large numbers.

Nandi Idol at the siteThere is a stone “Shasana” (inscription) carved in Tamil language inside “Bhagandeshwara” temple. In between the year 1785-1790 it appears that Tipu had converted it into a fort and had a company of his army.

He had named Bhagamandala as “Afesalabad”. In 1790 King Dodda Vira Raja took Bhagamandala back after having a fierce battle for five days.The style of the temples is different from the usual gopuram style.

Private and government buses ply frequently on this route connecting Madikeri and Virajpet towns.

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