Vadayar is a village in
Kottayam district
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in the state of
Kerala
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India
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'' 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
Muvattupuzha () is a Municipalities of Kerala, municipalityhttps://lsgkerala.gov.in/system/files/2017-10/localbodies.pdf in the Ernakulam district of Kerala, India. It is located east of the district headquarters in Thrikkakara and a ...
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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
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, Vadayar had a population of 22145 with 10884 males and 11261 females.
References
Villages in Kottayam district
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