Vadayar Explained

Vadayar
Settlement Type:village
Pushpin Map:India Kerala#India
Pushpin Label Position:right
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Kerala, India
Coordinates:9.775°N 76.4292°W
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: India
Subdivision Type1:State
Subdivision Name1:Kerala
Subdivision Type2:District
Subdivision Name2:Kottayam
Governing Body:Gram panchayat
Unit Pref:Metric
Population Total:22145
Population As Of:2001
Population Density Km2:auto
Demographics Type1:Languages
Demographics1 Title1:Official
Demographics1 Info1:Malayalam, English
Timezone1:IST
Utc Offset1:+5:30
Postal Code Type:PIN
Postal Code:686605
Area Code Type:Telephone code
Area Code:04829-
Registration Plate:KL-36
Blank1 Name Sec1:Nearest city
Blank1 Info Sec1:Kottaym,Ernakulam

Vadayar is a village in Kottayam district in the state of Kerala, India.[1] Vadayar Ilamkavu Devi Temple dedicated to Goddess Bhagavathy or Devi in a fierce form is located here, which about 9 km away from Vaikom on the bank of River Vadayar, a distributary of Muvattupuzha river.

Two main festivals are held here. One is the flag hosting festival held in the month of February that lasts for eight days (February). Other is the famous 2 day Elamkavu Attuvela Mahotsavam (water carnival), observed in Malayalam Meenammonth (March-April) which is a unique festival celebration through the river water.

The Infant Jesus Church Vadayar is one of the oldest religious institution, has a history of 1015 years. Which is situated 8 kilometers from Vaikom. During the invasions of Tipu Sultan, the Administrative headquarters was shifted from Kodungalloor to Vadayar. A small piece of wood from the remains of the holy cross in which Christ crucified was received from Pope Pius VI is placed on the altar of the Church. Nearest Railway stations are Vaikom Road and Piravom Road.

Demographics

India census, Vadayar had a population of 22145 with 10884 males and 11261 females.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above. Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. 2008-12-10.