Dr. Karani Munuswamy

Clinical Excellence & Emergency Care

Working at the Department of Emergency Medicine, SVIMS, Tirupati since 1994, Dr. Munuswamy served as a Chief Medical Officer (SAG) with absolute distinction. Well-known for his simple dhoti attire and accessibility, he was always available 24/7 to handle critical admissions and trauma patients.

His outstanding work received wide official recognition, including a government Merit Certificate in 2002 from Hon. Minister Bojjala Gopala Krishna Garu.

• Alipiri Bomb Blast (2003): Personally attended to Hon. Chief Minister Sri Nara Chandrababu Naidu Garu and MLA Sri Chadalawada Krishnamurthy during their emergency recovery.
• COVID-19 Frontline: Rendered exemplary emergency services without taking a single day off, receiving the "COVID-19 Warrior" Appreciation Certificate.

The Chinna Mambattu Pilgrim Sanctuary

Dr. Munuswamy established the **Sri Sri Ganga Sametha Kasi Visweshwara Annapoornadevi Annadhana Sathram** at Chinna Mambattu village in Sullurpeta. This pilgrim hall serves as a multi-dimensional community sanctuary.

Rather than just a spiritual site, he built it to directly feed the rural poor, travelers, and pilgrims visiting nearby holy places.

• Daily Annadhanam: Provides free meals every single day to travelers and poor villagers.
• Community Support: Open for poor families to host marriages, ladies functions, and cultural gatherings free of cost.
• Sacred Legacy: Due to his initiation, Mambattu has emerged as a sacred place of transformation and community support.

Health, Education & Devotion

Dr. Munuswamy believed that community elevation requires a holistic approach combining physical health, learning opportunities, and moral values. He integrated these pillars through several grassroots initiatives.

• Cancer Screenings (Pink Bus): Arranged specialized pink diagnostic buses to screen rural women for cervical and breast cancer, distributing free drugs.
• Palle Govindam (TTD): Coordinated with TTD in 2010 to bring spiritual lectures, bhajan programs, and Laddu Prasadam directly to rural doorsteps.
• Educational Aid: Distributed books and slates to underprivileged school children on Saraswathi Pooja Day, boosting school enrollment.

The Final Sacrifice & Legacy

Dr. Munuswamy worked up to his very last day on earth. After completing a demanding night shift on May 30, 2026, he set off on May 31 (Poornima) to coordinate a community feeding drive.

Just five minutes away from his hometown, his vehicle suffered a tyre blowout, hitting a neem tree. True to his medical vow, his very last words to his friends were, **"Are you alright?"** Upon hearing they were safe, he peacefully passed away.

His demise triggered a massive outpouring of grief, with thousands of patients and political leaders attending his condolences. His family, Dr. A. Padmaja (Wife) and Dr. K. Prabhat Kiran (Son), continue to maintain the Sathram to preserve his memory.