Padur - West

Padur Padinjare Gramam

Overview

Rugmini- Satyabhama Sametha Sri Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple

Location

Location: The Padur - West gramam is about 32 kilometers south west of Palakkad railway station and off Pazhayannur Rd

Address: MF4C+8F2, Padur, Kavasseri-II, Kerala 678543

Temple Timings:

6:00AM TO 9:00AM

5:45PM TO 7:00PM

History

The agraharam is nestled between two rivers—the Mangalam River to the south and the Gayatri River to the north. This village once sat on an important trade route that connected the east to the west through the Palghat Pass. Over the centuries, it has been home to Rigveda scholars, astrologers, and expert cooks, passing down their knowledge from generation to generation.

Historian Sri Thennilapuram P. Mahadevan describes how a group of Brahmins known as Cōḷiyas, who tie their tuft at the front, settled in Tanjore, Tirunelveli, and Palghat. Many of them were Rigveda followers, and in Palghat, places like Kodunthirappalli and Anjumūrtimangalam became centers of Jaiminīya Sāmagas, a unique group of Vedic chanters.

Deities

Rugmini- Satyabhama Sametha Sri Gopalakrishna Swamy Temple

Sivan Kovil

Videos

Photo Gallery

Utsavams

Ashtami Rohini
Vilakku puja – Karkidaka 1 st Friday
Akhandanamam -next Sunday
Vinayaka Chathurthi
Navaratri
Vrichikam Karthikai (Brahmolsavam) Theru
Sasthapreethi
Thai poosam – 7 days
Sivaratri
Vishu – Panjanga Parayanam
Paalmanga Nivedyam Chitra Pournami Day

Vahanas

Swamy Ezhunnalleth Daily Evening

Adimakkavu

Kappothi Amman Kavu, Kavil Bhagavathy

Other Agraharam Information

Total homes in the Agraharam: 65
Number and % of Brahmin homes: 54 or 90%
Number and % of homes retaining traditional look: 40%
Does the village have a brahmana samooham:
Does the village temple have a temple car (theru):
When was the last ashtabandhana kumbabhishekam done: 25-04-2018
Gothrams: Kasyapam, Parasaram
Veda : Yajur, Sama
Veda Patasala:

Contact Information

Sri Bhaskaran P S - 9447406788
Sri Krishnan S - 81929323561

Well Known Elders from the Agraharam

Late Virupaksha jolsyar
Late Appa sastrikal
Late Jadavallabar
Late Venkiteswara Vadhyar
Late Appu Vadhyar
Late Srinivasa Iyer (Visha Vaidyar)
Late P A Narayanaiyer
Late P S Krishnan
Late P V Srinivasan
Late P R Srinivasan
Late P R Ganapathy
Late P N Viswanathan
Padur Gopalakrishna Swami Bajana Mandali
Sri Subramania Swamigal PHD in Sanskrit
Sri Ramesh P.N PHD in Astrology
More than 5 CAs

Food and Catering

Arranged on request

Hall for functions and Lodging

On Request Brahmana samooha Madom

Bank Accounts for sending Kanikkai, donation or vazhipadu

A/c name:

PADUR SREE GOPALAKRISHNA SWAMY SEVA SAMITHI

A/C NO: 0067073000000466

IFSC CODE: SIBL0000067

Author's Notes

*Agraharam 66 in the 100 Agraharams Project*

*Padur - West (Padinjare Gramam)*

Padur’s agraharam is a place where history, faith, and tradition come together beautifully. At one end stands the Santhana Gopala Krishna Temple, and at the other, the Shiva Temple, both aligned in a perfect east-west direction. Between them lies a sacred pond and a massive banyan tree, adding to the peaceful charm of this ancient settlement.

The agraharam is nestled between two rivers—the Mangalam River to the south and the Gayatri River to the north. This village once sat on an important trade route that connected the east to the west through the Palghat Pass. Over the centuries, it has been home to Rigveda scholars, astrologers, and expert cooks, passing down their knowledge from generation to generation.

The Gopalakrishna Swamy of this temple is believed to bless childless couples with children. Many devotees perform a special offering of Palpayasam (sweet milk pudding) on the Thiruvonam day of every month for a year, seeking his blessings. This belief is shared repeatedly by the residents in the video.

Sri Bhaskaran’s wonderful narration shares fascinating details about the agraharam’s traditions, including a dish called "Pal Mangai." This reminds me of "Maam Paal," a sacred food offered in some temples—perhaps they are similar? He also talks about the migration of Brahmins to this agraharam from places like Tenkasi, once the last capital of the Pandya kingdom.

Historian Sri Thennilapuram P. Mahadevan describes how a group of Brahmins known as Cōḷiyas, who tie their tuft at the front, settled in Tanjore, Tirunelveli, and Palghat. Many of them were Rigveda followers, and in Palghat, places like Kodunthirappalli and Anjumūrtimangalam became centers of Jaiminīya Sāmagas, a unique group of Vedic chanters.

Another fascinating tradition Sri Bhaskaran mentions is the "Aarpu Vili." This is a rhythmic, joyful call that people shout together in celebration. In Kerala, it is performed during Onam and also to mark the birth of a baby boy—a beautiful way of expressing happiness as a community.

At the end of the video, Shantha Mami speaks words that truly touch the heart. He reminds us of the beauty of agraharams and why they should be cherished. His message is clear: those who have roots in these agraharams should return, reconnect, and keep their traditions alive.

Radhe Krishna!

Warm regards,

Sriram (Hari)

Trustee, Rama Bhagavatar Charitable Trust

+91 9840773410

*100 Agraharams Project*

*Itihasapurana Project*