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. The locals here say that the Shivalinga said to change color according to the time of day from red in the morning to black in the afternoon and white in the night.

Talakad is a small town on the left bank of the Cauvery River. The main attraction at this place is the 4th century temple of Lord Kirti Narayana, also known as the Vaideshwara Temple. The temple was sunken in the riverbed of Cauvery for years. The excavation and restoration led it to the present state. The deserted place is carpeted with sand dunes and according to locals, only once in 12 years, during the Panchalinga Darshana, the sleeping town awakes to festivities and fairs.

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.