Petha Perumal & Vadabathrakali Amman Temple,
Vadamattam, Thiruvarur
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 region was once ruled by
Cholas, who constructed a large Siva temple there. 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.
History
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.
The
Temple
The main
deities of the temple are Petha Perumal and Vadabathrakali Amman. The
speciality 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
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.
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 Hindu 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 siting 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. There is also a Shiva temple by name Raja
Neethi Vinayakar Temple constructed by Rajaraja Cholan’s Mother.
Prayers
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.
Contact
Petha Perumal & Vadabathrakali Amman Temple,
Vadamattam, Kudavasal Taluk,
Thiruvarur District
Phone: +91 435 2449719
Mobile: +91 9480182464
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about 2 Kms from Konerirajapuram,
17 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 22 Kms from Kumbakonam, 36 Kms from Thiruvarur,
30 Kms from Mayiladuthurai and 110 Kms from Trichy. The village is located next to Konerirajapuram on Kumbakonam - Karikal road i.e. 22 Kms from Kumbakonam Town
(Bus & Train Terminus). The village is accessible by road and frequent
transportation services are available from Kumbakonam, Mayiladuthurai, Aaduthurai
and Thiruvarur.
Nearest Railway Station is located at Kumbakonam and Nearest Airport is located
at Trichy.