Talakadu is famous for the Panchalingas the temples dedicated to Lord Shiva called Pathaleshwara, Maruleshwara, Arkeshwara, Vaidyanatheeshwara and Mallikarjuna. Of these, the first two are the oldest, built by the Ganga kings.

Vaidyanatheeshwara Temple, the largest of them all, which was built by the Chola rulers. All these temples are neatly thatched and embedded in pits. Remnants of the bygone era were seen in some scattered stones, broken pillars, an ancient well and even some idols. The Pancha Linga festival is celebrated with much fanfare once in 12 years during the Kartika season, where the temples are allowed for worshipping.