Sadasiva Brahmendra Swami Temple is a Hindu temple and situated in Karur, Tamil Nadu, India, near Nerur. It is near to the Kaveri river. This temple is on the way of Karur to Tirumukkudalur Road after Nerur. The God of Sadasiva Brahmendra’s graven is behind this temple. It is also known as Agneeshwarar.
The Vigraham has 25 heads all smiling. Most astonishing thing is that each of the 25 smiles featured is distinctly different! These are classified as different forms of smiles.
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).
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 speciality 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 is served. It is customary in south India to eat food on Banana Leaves.
How to reach
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.
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