Vadabathira Kali Amman Temple,
Sannapuram, Thanjavur
Vadabathira Kali Amman Temple is a Hindu Temple dedicated to Goddess Kali located in Sannapuram Village near Kumbakonam Town in Thiruvidaimarudur Taluk in Thanjavur District of Tamil Nadu. It is believed that Chola Emperor Rajaraja Chola I worshipped Sannapuram Vadabathira Kali regularly during his life time.
Legends
Emperor Rajaraja Chola I used to visit the places in his kingdom in night times in disguise to check the welfare of his subjects. When he used to visit Thirubhuvanam, Thiruvidaimaruthur, Thirunageswaram and Aduthurai areas, his family deity Vadabathira Kali guided him in his visit. He realised it in many times and worshipped her. Sometimes, She used to fly in front of him in the form of parrot.
Rajaraja Chola I was eager to have darshan of Kali in her original form instead of parrot. One day, when he was taking rest under a tree, the parrot appeared before him. The parrot started talking to him and said that she was living in Sannapuravanam where the sound emanated from rice pounder and plunger will not be heard. She further said before starting any work, worship her to have success in all endeavours.
The parrot flew away after talking to emperor. Next day, Emperor embarked to Sannapuravanam along with his entourage. He found the idol of the Vadabathira Kali amidst the forest. He worshipped her and left to the palace. During his stay in Pazhayarai, he never started any works nor went to war without worshipping her.
The Temple
This is a small east facing temple. She looks ferocious with protruding tongue. She is having 16 hands holding various weapons. A demon can be seen at her foot. She was tormenting the demon with her Trisula. There is another idol of Vadabathira Kali on the left side of the sanctum. Varahi Amman can be seen under the Peepal Tree.
Temple Opening Time
The Temple remains open from 12.00
Noon to 02.00 PM in all days except Friday. On Fridays, the temple remains open
from 01.00 PM to 09.00 PM.
Festivals
Aadi Fridays are celebrated in
this Temple with much fanfare.
Connectivity
The Temple is located at about
2.5 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur, 2.5 Kms from Thiruvidaimaruthur Railway
Station, 3 Kms from Thirunageswaram, 4 Kms from Thirubuvanam, 8 Kms from
Kumbakonam Bus Stand, 8 Kms from Kumbakonam Railway Station, 9 Kms from
Kumbakonam, 9 Kms from Nachiyar Koil, 50 Kms from Thanjavur and 104 Kms from
Trichy Airport. The Temple is situated on Thiruvidaimarudur – Thirunageswaram –
Nachiyar Koil Route. Mini Buses are available from Kumbakonam. Auto facilities
are available from Thirunageswaram.
