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

Diety

Petha Perumal Amman: Vadabathrakali

Introduction

Petha Perumal & Vadabathrakali Amman Temple is located at Vadamattam Village in Kudavasal Taluk in Thiruvarur District of Tamilnadu. The Village is located on the banks of Keerthiman River. The Temple is believed to be 1000 years old. The region was once ruled by Cholas. The origin of Vadamattam is derived from vadam-muttum, the end of a thick string which is used to pull a big chariot over the river bridge of Keerthiman.

Puranic Significance

The roots of these families are believed to have been started around this Vadamattam village and adjoining villages. Many families up to Thirubhuvanam village are linked to the temples of this Vadamattam village. Thirubhuvanam village is known traditionally for its Silk Sarees which are hand woven by the people of the village. The Ancestry of these families began from these surroundings here in the Vadamattam Village. Now these families have multiplied and are spread across the state of Tamilnadu, Karnataka and the whole of India as well. Some of the families have emigrated abroad including the United States, Europe and Australia. During the 1960s, the village was under the control of Zamin/Jameen (rich land lords), but was later managed by the elected members.

Beliefs

The Vada Bathra Kali removes all our doshas and Petha Perumal protects us and gives his blessings for wellbeing. The simple parihara is to visit her with open heart and deliver all our problems at her feet and the rest will be taken-care by her. The devotees will feel the immediate relief and once the problem gets solved completely, we can do our best to the temple as thanksgiving.

Special Features

The main deities of the temple are Petha Perumal and Vadabathrakali Amman. The specialty of the temple is the Perumal (Vaishnava) and Kali (Saiva) in one place and pouring the blessings to the devotees. The other deities in the temple are: Karuppanna Swamy, Vazhikaraiyan, Uthandrayan, Kamakshi Amman, Kathavarayan, Vinayagar, Pachaiamman, Pidari Amman and Mahamayee. A big temple tank is attached to the temple. The temple of Petha Perumal (also known as the representative deity of the original deity in the Kanchipuram Varadharaja Perumal Temple) was renovated and Mahakumbabishekam was performed in August 2005. Mahakumbabishekam for temples should be done once in twelve years according to Methodology of temple construction and maintenance. The Boodevi and Sridevi with Petha Perumal are very beautiful in the form of Urchavar. Kathayee Amman: The village has another big temple at the south end of the village on the way to Paravakari Village is Kathayee Amman on the banks of Kaliyankulm (Pond). Seven Muni’s are in the sitting posture which we can see very rare in that region. The other deities in the temple are Pachhaivaziamman, Veeran, Agni Veeran, Sivan, Subramanyar and Saptha kanniyars. The temples main festivals are Periya Kruthikai, Thai Poosam and Subramanyar Kalyanam., Aadi puram, Special poojas on the third day of Thai Pongal (Kanumpongal) and Kuladeiva pooja to Muneeswarar is a regular affair.

Festivals

The annual festival of “Theemithi Thiruvizha” is celebrated by the villagers during the first or second week of May every year in a grand manner. The festival lasts 15 days with Poocherithal, Sakthi Karagam, Kavadi, Pal-Kudam, Theemithi, Annadhanam, Folk Dances with religious Stories, Dramas, and Tamil religious discourses, etc. and ends 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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