Watch on YouTube ↗ Alamelamma's curse on the Mysore kings and the pearl nosering, with the Srirangapatna temple as witness.
ಅಲಮೇಲಮ್ಮ ಮೈಸೂರು ಪ್ರಭುಗಳಿಗೆ ಕೊಟ್ಟ ಶಾಪ ಮತ್ತು ಮುತ್ತಿನ ಮೂಗುತಿ ನೋಡಿ ಇಲ್ಲಿ... ಶ್ರೀರಂಗಪಟ್ಟಣದ ಗುಡಿಯೇ ಸಾಕ್ಷಿ
Alamelamma was the wife of King Tirumala Raya of Srirangapatna. She's a figure associated with a significant historical event involving a curse. Here's what we know about Alamelamma ¹ ²: - *Life and Circumstances*: Alamelamma was married to King Tirumala II, who ruled from Srirangapatna, an island in the Kaveri River in Karnataka. When her husband fell ill, he went to Talakadu for prayers, handing amelamma. - *The Curse*: After her husband's death and facing harassment from the Mysore ruler Wadiyar, who wanted her jewels, Alamelamma jumped into the Cauvery River at Malangi. Legend has it that she uttered a curse saying: - we*Talakadu*: May it become a barren land covered by sand. - *Malangi*: May it turn into a whirlpool. - *Mysore Kings*: May they not have children. This curse is believed to have led to Talakadu becoming submerged in sand and the Mysore royal family facing issues with heirs.