Brammarishi Hills, Perambalur
Brahmma Rishi Hills is a Hindu holy place located in the Elambalur Hills, within the Perambalur District of Tamilnadu. Three famous saints (siddhars) samadhis are in the area: Sri Valaiguru Swamigal, Sri Ganapathy Swamigal and Sri Mahalinga Swamigal. In 1995, another Siddhar called Thalayaadi Siddhar Samadhi was also established near Brammarishi hills. The famous Temple called as Sri Thirumangali Amman Kovil is situated here and is recently renovated.
It is believed that this temple was constructed by traditional Tamil kings 500 years ago. Karthikai Deepam is a very famous celebration held every year in Brammarishi Hills. Rishis and Siddhas live in caves of thick jungles away from human contact. It is inconceivable for anyone to approach them. But in this spiritually vibrant Brammarishi Hills all the 210 Siddhas subsist in their astral forms. In this way, anyone can freely visit the Hills and come in contact with them.
Bogar Maharishi is one of the oldest Siddhas whose Jeeva Samadhi (a state of existence in which they have no physical form) is in Palani Malai in South India. Kongana Maha Munivar’s Jeeva Samadhi is in Thirupathi in Andhra Pradesh. The Jeeva Samadhi of Idaikattu Siddhar is in Thiruvannamalai. The oldest of the Siddhas, Kagapujandar, who witnessed 7500 apocalypses, attained his Jeeva Samadhi in Brammarishi Hills.
Hill Top
The Pillar of Konganawar:
This monument of Konganawar Siddha is at the top of Brammarishi Hills. This monument receives its ritual ablution and pooja on special occasions such as Karthigai Deepam, when thousands of people gather to celebrate lighting of lamps. Nearly five thousand people visit Brammarishi Hills on Karthigai Deepam which is observed on the full moon day of the Tamil month of Karthigai.
Palmyra Palm:
A Palmyra palm that is seen next to the pillar on top of the hill is unique.
Karupusamy Shrine:
Apart from the pillar of Konganawar and single Palmyra palm, there are two shrines at the top of the hill. One of them is a shrine for the Lord Karupusamy, the deity that preserves Brammarishi Hills. Brammarishi Hills holds many treasures for the future.
Shrine for Deepam:
Another shrine is for the lamp that is lit every evening. Siddhas symbolized by light. Yagnas – fire worship – is also performed at the top of the hills.
Down Hills
Selva Maha Vetri Ganapathy Temple:
There was a temple dedicated to Lord Ganesh and it is called Selva Maha Vetri Ganapathy Temple. Poojas are conducted three times a day and Yagna (fire pooja) is conducted in the evening on a daily basis.
Kaganeswarar Shrine:
A new shrine was built and dedicated to Lord Shiva with the name Kaganeswarar, by joining the names Kagapujandar, Annai (Siddhar) and Eswarar (Shiva).
Naga Shrine:
The sacred Pipal tree and Margosa tree are grown together by Naga Shrine at Brammarishi Hills. The best place to meditate.
Connectivity
Brammarishi Hills is located in Elambalur Village on the Trichy – Chennai National Highway NH 45 in Perambalur District of Tamilnadu. Elambalur is located at about 4 Kms from Perambalur, 36 Kms from Ariyalur and 65 Kms from Trichy. Nearest Railway Station is located at Ariyalur and Nearest Airport is located at Trichy.