Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple, Karur

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

·        Phone No: Nerur Sadashiva Brahmendral Samadhi: +91-4324-282439

·        To see the holy sand: All Thursdays 8:30 AM to 11 AM and 5:30PM to 8 PM.

·        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.

·        Sri H.Ravi – Mobile No:  98423 51430