Savadi in ancient times was known as
Sayyadi () and
Saividi () .
Durgasimha adapted
Panchatantra from Sanskrit to Kannada in Sayyadi. Savadi or Sayyadi is also famous for the ancient
Narayana and Brahmeshwara Temple. The
Chalukyan era Brahmalingeshwara Temple of
Lord Brahma is a compact structure, stellate design
Vesara style temple. ==See also==