Chembai
Chembai
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The Agraharams of Palakkad
Overview
Chembai Parthasarathy Temple , Chembai Ganapathy Temple
Location
Location: The Chembai Gramam is located about 18 Kms South west from the Palakkad railway station and in Kottayi
Address: Sree Krishna Temple, QG9R+QJ9, Mankara-Palakkad Rd, Chembai Gramam, Kerala 678572
Temple Timings:
5:30 - 9:00am
5:30 - 7:30pm
History
Deities
Parthasarathy
Panangode Ayyappa Temple ,Murugan Temple, Krishna Temple
Videos
Videos
Photo Gallery
Utsavams
Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi ulsavam in the month of Kumbam (Feb/March)
Sasthapreethi – January /Makaram 1
Laksharachana – July /Aug
Navaratri – Oct/Nov
Sivaratri - Feb
Vahanas
Ashwa Vahanam
Adimakkavu
Perumkulathi Temple-Kottayi
Other Agraharam Information
Total homes in the Agraharam: 60
Number of Brahmin homes: 60
Number of homes retaining traditional look: 70%
Does the village have a brahmana samooham: -
Does the village temple have a temple car (theru):
When was the last ashtabandhana kumbabhishekam done: 2018
Gothrams: Kasyapam,Kapyasingirasa ,Bhardwaja, Viswamtra
https://perinkulamkrishnatemple.com
https://youtube.com/@srinavaneethagopalakrishna2320
https://www.facebook.com/agraharapunyam?mibextid=LQQJ4d
Contact Information
President : Sri Chembai Suresh - 9446293240
Secretary : Sri C R Ananthanarayan - 8086954978
Treasurer : Sri K N Ananthanarayan -8281392948
Well Known Elders from the Agraharam
Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavatar
Violin Hari – Violinist
CSK Tubes – Business
C R Ananthanarayanan – Retd DGM Central Bank Of India
M V Venkitachalam – Retd GM
Food and Catering
Srikrishna Lunch Home
Hall for functions and Lodging
Chembai Guest House is available which is run by PWD Department of Govt Of Kerala can be booked in online
Bank Accounts for sending Kanikkai, donation or vazhipadu
Chembai Gramajana Samooham Trust
BANK NAME : Canara Bank
BRANCH : Kottayi
SB A/C : 44572200044043
IFSC Code : CNRB0014457
Author's Notes
Agraharam 77 in the 100 Agraharams Project
Chembai
I copy a well written piece in the Kerala Tourism website:
"Kottayi, a quaint village on the outskirts of Palakkad, Kerala, is renowned as the birthplace of the legendary Carnatic music maestro, Chembai Vaidyanatha Bhagavathar. This village, often referred to simply as Chembai, holds a special place in the hearts of music enthusiasts. Though it has been over four decades since the maestro's passing, his legacy continues to thrive in Kottayi.
Chembai, born to Anantha Bhagavathar and Parvati Ammal in 1896 on Janmashtami day, was known for his powerful voice and majestic singing style. His first public performance was in 1904, at the tender age of nine. Over his illustrious career, he received numerous titles and honors, and was celebrated for his encouragement of upcoming musicians and his ability to spot new talent.
Chembai was instrumental in popularizing several compositions, including "Rakshamam" and "Pavana Guru," and was described by the music critic Aeolus as "the musician who has meant the most to Carnatic Music in the first fifty years of the 20th century." His prominent disciples include Chembai Narayana Bhagavathar, Mangu Thampuran, Guruvayur Ponnammal, T. V. Gopalakrishnan, V. V. Subramaniam, P. Leela, Jayan and Vijayan, K. J. Yesudas, and Babu Parameswaran. He also mentored many young accompanists, such as Palghat Mani Iyer, Lalgudi Jayaraman, M. S. Gopalakrishnan, T. N. Krishnan, Palani Subramaniam Pillai, and L. Subramaniam.
In honor of his legacy, Kottayi hosts the annual Chembai Parthasarathy Ekadasi Music Festival in February/March. This festival, held in memory of Chembai, attracts renowned singers who perform music concerts, drawing thousands of music lovers from across the state and beyond. Since his death in 1974, memorial music festivals have been held annually, with the most notable being the Chembai Sangeetholsavam."
Radhe Krishna!
Warm regards,
Sriram (Hari)
Trustee, Rama Bhagavatar Charitable Trust
+91 9840773410
100 Agraharams Project
*Itihasapurana Project*
11 May 2025
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