Vadayar

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Vadayar
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Vadayar
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Vadayar
Vadayar (India)
Coordinates: 9°46′30″N76°25′45″E / 9.77500°N 76.42917°E / 9.77500; 76.42917 Coordinates: 9°46′30″N76°25′45″E / 9.77500°N 76.42917°E / 9.77500; 76.42917
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Kottayam
Government
  Body Gram panchayat
Population
 (2001)
  Total22,145
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
686605
Telephone code04829-
Vehicle registration KL-36
Nearest cityKottaym,Ernakulam
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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 AttuvelaMahotsavam (water carnival ), observed in Malayalam Kumbham month (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

As of 2001 India census, Vadayar had a population of 22145 with 10884 males and 11261 females. [1]

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References

  1. 1 2 "Census of India : Villages with population 5000 & above". Registrar General & Census Commissioner, India. Retrieved 10 December 2008.