This Tamil Nadu Temple Is Visited By Devotees From All Religions. Here's Why

Sri Bade Sahib Jeeva Samadhi Temple is being considered as blessing for all. The people from all the religion visit this temple with their prayers and get cured and that¡¯s what this temple is known for.

The temple is located at Chinna Babu Samudram village near Kandamangalam in Villupuram district of Tamil Nadu.

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The temple is attracting devotees on each day. The temple is reportedly a Hindu burial shrine of Siddhar Bade Sahib which is located precisely along the route from Villupuram to Puducherry.

Locals said although Bade Sahib was raised as a devout follower of Lord Arunachala (also Shiva) but he was born as Muslim.

Bade Sahib, a wonderful healer

¡°One day, Lord Arunachala, who was moved by Bade Sahib¡¯s devotion, manifested in person. Bade Sahib used to administer medicine to anybody who came to see him while sitting beneath the ¡®Magizha¡¯ Tree. He was a wonderful healer who lived 145 years ago and attained Samadhi,¡± locals said according to a report published in News 18 English.

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Still, many local villagers often seek Bade Sahib¡¯s blessings and spend the night at the ashram to pray for the cure of chronic illnesses.

Indeed, none of the substantial objects covering the Samadhi of Bade Sahib, rather it is still only filled with soil.

He will return someday

Locals say that since no structures have been built around Sri Bade Sahib¡¯s tomb, they have a strong belief that Bade Sahib will return at some point in the future.

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Eventually, the Jeeva Samadhi is next to a temple dedicated to Lord Arunachala and Abithakuchamba. The temple also has a Magizhampoo tree, which has great significance.

A great lover

According to devotees, Bade Sahib was great in love and grace and a virtuous person who lived in a great position, as befits his name.

¡°Years and years ago, devotees and his loved ones called him ¡®Periyayya¡¯, ¡®Sayabu¡¯, ¡®Bade Sayabu¡¯,¡± they said.

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He renounced all religious identities and inculcated the belief that he was common to all social groups due to his faith in Lord Shiva. This made all religions including Hindus, Muslims and Christians worship the place where his Jeeva Samadhi Siddhar Peedam is located. Moreover, especially every Tuesday and Thursday, Hindu and Muslim devotees visit the temple in large numbers to worship.

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