Vadamattam Petha Perumal & Vadabathrakali Amman Temple, Thiruvarur

Address

Vadamattam Petha Perumal & Vadabathrakali Amman Temple, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District – 612201. Phone: +91 435 2449719 Mobile: +91 9480182464

Deity

Petha Perumal Amman: Vadabathrakali

Introduction

• Location: Vadamattam Village, Kudavasal Taluk, Thiruvarur District, Tamil Nadu.
• Geography: Situated on the banks of the Keerthiman River.
• History: The temple is believed to be 1000 years old, built during the Chola dynasty.
• Village Origin: The name “Vadamattam” comes from “vadam-muttum”, meaning the end of a thick string used to pull a chariot over the river bridge.

Puranic Significance

• Ancestral Roots: Families from Vadamattam and nearby villages, including Thirubhuvanam, are closely linked to the temple.
• Thirubhuvanam: Famous for its hand-woven silk sarees.
• Family Spread: Descendants of the original families from Vadamattam have migrated across India, including Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, and internationally to countries like the United States, Europe, and Australia.
• Management: The village was once controlled by Zamindars (landlords) but is now managed by elected members.

Beliefs

• Vada Bathra Kali: Removes doshas (afflictions) of devotees.
• Petha Perumal: Protects devotees and blesses them for their well-being.
• Simple Parihara: Visiting the temple and offering one’s problems to Vadabathrakali Amman is believed to provide immediate relief.

Special Features

• Main Deities: Petha Perumal (a form of Vishnu) and Vadabathrakali Amman (a form of Kali).
• Unique Feature: The temple combines Vaishnavism (Perumal) and Shaivism (Kali) deities in one place, offering blessings to devotees.
• Other Deities:
  • Karuppanna Swamy
  • Vazhikaraiyan
  • Uthandrayan
  • Kamakshi Amman
  • Kathavarayan
  • Vinayagar
  • Pachaiamman
  • Pidari Amman
  • Mahamayee
• Temple Tank: A large temple tank is attached to the premises.
• Renovation: The Petha Perumal shrine was renovated, and Mahakumbabishekam was performed in August 2005. This ritual is recommended every 12 years for temples.
• Urchavar: The idols of Boodevi and Sridevi with Petha Perumal are revered for their beauty.
• Kathayee Amman Temple: Another significant temple in the village located on the way to Paravakari Village, housing rare statues of Seven Muni’s in a seated posture.
• Deities in Kathayee Amman Temple:
  • Pachhaivaziamman
  • Veeran
  • Agni Veeran
  • Sivan
  • Subramanyar
  • Saptha Kanniyars
• Festivals:
  • Periya Kruthikai
  • Thai Poosam
  • Subramanyar Kalyanam
  • Aadi Puram
  • Special Poojas during Thai Pongal (Kanumpongal)
  • Kuladeiva Pooja to Muneeswarar

Festivals

• Theemithi Thiruvizha: The annual fire-walking festival held in May for 15 days.
  • Celebrated with rituals such as Poocherithal, Sakthi Karagam, Kavadi, Pal-Kudam, and Theemithi.
  • Includes Annadhanam (food offering), folk dances, religious dramas, and Tamil religious discourses.
  • The festival concludes with Manchal Vilayattu.

Century/Period/Age

1000 Years old

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Nearest Bus Station

Konerirajapuram

Nearest Railway Station

Kumbakkonam

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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