Sri-La-Sri Sadai Swamy and Nayina Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple, சட சாமி சமாதி கோயில், Tiruvottiyur, Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

The visit to this Sri Sadai Swamy and Nayina Swamigal Jeeva Samadhi Temple in Appar Nagar near Appar Swamy Temple in Tiruvottiyur Kuppam, Tiru Chinna Kuppam, Tiruvottiyur was a part of “Hero Stones and Siddhars of Tiruvottiyur Visit”, on 11^th September 2022. 

This visit was mainly focused on the Siddhar Jeeva Samadhi Temples of Tiruvottiyur. Most of the Siddhar Jeeva samadhis in Chennai belong to Siddhars who migrated from various parts of Tamil Nadu and other States, like Andhra Pradesh, Karnataka, etc,. The Siddhar Samadhis in and around Thiruvottiyur are closely linked with the 11^th Century Pattinathar and 19^th Century Vallalar alias Ramalinga Adigalar, considering them as their Gurus. Even though the Siddhars attained mukti, away from Tiruvottiyur, they were brought to Tiruvottiyur and laid in Samadhi, considering this place as a holy place. 

Siddhar: Sri Sadai Swamigal and Sri Nayina Swamigal

Mahan Sri Sadai Swamigal.

Sri Sadai Swamigal attained jeeva samadhi on 14^th January 1886. Guru pooja will be done on Tamil month Thai, Bharani Nakshatra day.

Mahan Sri Nayina Swamigal

Sri Nayina Swamigal attained Jeeva Samadhi on 06^th January 1897, Guru pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Margazhi Avita Nakshatra day.

In addition to this, the samadhis of the following people are there.

Sri C Krishna Swamy Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 05^th March 1892. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on  Tamil month Masi, kettai nakshatra day.

Sri C Muniswamy Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 20^th February 1922. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Masi, Kettai nakshatra day.

Sri C Solaiappa Mudaliar attained Samadhi on 22^nd April 1911 and Samadhi pooja will be conducted on 22^nd April.

Mrs Jeevammal ( C Chengalvarayan Mudaliar’s wife ) attained Samadhi in the year 1918. The Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Aadi, Karthigai nakshatra day.

Sri C. Tha.  Vadivambal ( C Thathulingam Mudaliar’s Wife and former Chennai Nagaratchi Mayor) attained Samadhi in the year 1943. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil Month Avani,  Karthigai Nakshatram Saptami tithi.

Sri C Chengalvarayan Mudaliar attained Samadhi ( Brother of Dr Natesanar and Ex MLC, Dy President Madras Legislative Council ) on 09^th December 1952. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Karthigai, Pooram nakshatra day.

Sri C S Mani Mudaliar attained Samadhi ( Son of C.Chengalvaraya Mudaliar ) on 30^th October 2005. Samadhi pooja will be conducted on Tamil month Aippasi, Hastham Nakshatram, and Thiriyothasi Thithi.

HISTORY

This is a C Krishnaswamy Mudaliar’s family Sathukkam / Square. On 31^st, Tamil Aani month, Vikruthi year ( 15^th July 2010 ), Magha nakshatra, Chaturthi tithi, this building was renovated and declared open after conducting homams. This Samadhi building is a private property.  

LEGENDS

It was said that Pamban Swamigal came to Nayina Swamigal to get blessings. But Nayina Swamigal covered his face ( mukkadu ) with Cloth. Pamban Swamigal requested Nayina Swamigal’s darshan, and finally, Nayina Swamigal gave darshan.

POOJAS AND CELEBRATIONS

Apart from regular poojas and Abhishekams, special poojas are conducted on Pournami, Amavasya, Pradosham, and Guru Pooja day on the Thai month Uthradam Nakshatra day.

CONTACT DETAILS

This Jeeva Samadhi is on No 45, Apparswamy Koil Street, on the east side of Ennore Express Road.

HOW TO REACH

After crossing Ennore Express Road on Apparswamy Koil Street, turn left lane .. about 100 meters from Appar Swamigal Kovil Street

Nearest Railway Station is Tiruvottiyur.

LOCATIONS OF JEEVA SAMADHI: CLICK HERE

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