Shri Sadashiva Rudra Temple is a temple dedicated to Lrod Shiva located in Nada village of Dakshina Kannada, Karnataka. Even though the temple is called as Sadashiva Rudra Devasthana, it is popular and famous as "Surya" Temple.

Location Karnataka , Dakshina Kannada, Bangalore

Legend

According to the legends, once upon a time, a woman was chopping grass with her son at this place, when she hit a stone. Blood started oozing out from the stone she had hit. Seeing blood coming from the stone, the woman cried out "Sureya" to her son. After that incident the place was named Sureya, which gradually became Surya. According to another legend, it is believed to be the original place where lord Sadashiva Rudra appeared and blessed his devotees.

Architecture

There is a kalyani or a stepped well outside the temple. This well is covered by green vegetation on all sides. A small paved path leads to the well. It has deep blue water and is 55 feet deep. There are two temples or significant places of worship in the temple. The main Shiva Linga stays between the woods through the canopy of lush green trees with no roof or walls to stop the rains and winds. The place is called as harike bana. The second temple is where all the pooja takes place.

Culture

Karnataka, the IT hub of Indian Subcontinent, like every other destination, has its own distinctive characteristics. The contribution of Karnataka to the composite culture of India is no way inferior to that of any other region of India. Its contribution in the fields of art, music, religion and philosophy are exemplary. The culture of Karnataka is so vibrant that it adds new flavor to its very existence.

Darsan Info

The temple is open from 7.30 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 6.30 PM.

Darsan Dresscode

Devotees are advised to dress conservatively.

Famous Festival

Shivarathri

Temple Rituals

The temple is open from 7.30 AM to 2:00 PM and from 4:00 PM to 6.30 PM.

Special Rituals

Devotees visit this temple to get rid of their problems like Delay in Marriage, Education, Unemployment and Childlessness. It is believed that, if one make a wish and pray for it at the Harike bana and if the wish is fulfilled, then they will have to visit Sadashivarudra temple in person and offer the clay sculptures related to their wish.

Additional Info

 

Soorya Restaurant

Disha Food Corner

 

 Supermarket : Available