Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple, Karur
Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple is a Hindu temple
and situated in Karur, Tamil
Nadu, India, near Nerur. It is near to the Kaveri border. This temple is on the
way of Karur to Nerur Road. This is an oldest temple in Karur. The God of
Sadasiva Brahmendra's graven is behind this temple. It is also known as
Agneeshwarar.
Nerur is a small beautiful village with lots of
vegetation, thanks to the River Cauvery. In the midst of this smoothening, rich
cultivation, is a small building. It’s not a temple. It’s a burial place. It is
the Samadhi of Saint Sadashiva Brahmendra.
It is not correct that this temple is on the way of
Karur to Nerur Road. But it is on the way of Nerur to Thirumukkudalur. It is
also not correct that this is an oldest temple in Karur. But Arulmigu
Anilaiyappar Temple is the oldest temple in Karur. It is also not correct that it
is also known as Agneeshwarar. Agneeshwarar temple is another temple near
Thevendhirar Street in Nerur.
Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple is on the way of Nerur
to Thirumukkudalur. Arulmigu Anilaiyappar Temple is the oldest temple in Karur.
Agneeshwarar temple is another temple near Thevendhirar Street in Nerur
The Carnatic Krithi, Manasa sancharare, set in
the Raga Sama, urges the human mind to listen to the heart and unite with
the Brahman (the Supreme One). Merely entering the Samadhi (tomb/mausoleum) of
its composer, Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra, where the rustle of the wind and the
flutter of the heart generate ample audible output, gives us an indication of
what could have been his mental equilibrium while creating the Krithi – now a
mainstay inkacheris (concerts).
Festivals
Every year, in the Tamizh month of Vaikasi (Mid May to
Mid June), an 8 day festival occurs here starting from Panchami (The 5thday
after New Moon day). During this period several hymns are sung which were
written by him and also written by other in praise of him.
A specialty here is the ‘Anga Pradakshanam’. Anga
Pradakshanam generally is rolling on the floor and circumambulating the temple.
Here Anga Pradakshanam is done on the banana leaves on which the prasadham in
served. It is customary in south India to eat food on Banana Leaves.
Connectivity
Karur is a junction on the Erode – Tiruchchirappalli rail
line. It is also the nearest railhead to Nerur, about 9 km away. By rail, it is
340 km from Bangalore, 140 km from Madurai and 75 km from Tiruchchirappalli.
Nearest airports are at Tiruchchirappalli and Coimbatore (120 km). Daily direct
trains run between Bangalore and Karur – no 16231/16232 Mysore-Mayiladuthurai
Express and no 16731/16732 Mysore -Tuticorin Express. Daily Trains are
available from Chennai also. This place is well connected to Karur and nearby
places by road also.
Important Contact Details
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Phone No: Nerur Sadashiva Brahmendral Samadhi:
+91-4324-282439
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To see the holy sand: All Thursdays 8:30 AM to 11 AM and 5:30PM to 8
PM.
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Phone No: of Pudukkottai Palace Manager Mr.Rajmohan: +91
97905 87740
Nerur
Sri Sadashiva Brahmendra Sabha:
·
Sri N.S. Narasimhan,
Secretary, - Mobile No: 95439 89593.
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Sri H.Ravi – Mobile No: 98423 51430
