Sri Perundevi Sametha Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy Temple – Satravada
On the highway of Tirupathi-Thiruthani approximately 50 km from Tirupathi, there is a small village named “Nagari” southwards. To the north of village Nagari, around 4kms from there flows a beautiful river named “Kosasthaliyar”.
To the north of that river lies the beautiful village named “Sathravada” / Satravada where a beautiful temple for Lord Kari Varadaraja Swamy resides in the centre of the Village.
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Sthala Puranam
“Munipallai” is a village which is south of Sathravada where a lot of Yaga and penance were performed by many Rishis and Sages. There was an Asura named “Kari” who was disturbing the penance and Yagna in this village. It is already known that the Lord will not forgive anybody if his devotees are tortured. This is what we have learnt in Puranas.
To save the small child Prahaladha, Lord Narasimha (half lion – half man) took Avatara and killed the Asura Hiranyakasypu. Similarly, the Lord came here and killed the Asura. Rishis were very happy, and Lord decided to stay in this village. Apart from that, nearby villages like Karimbedu, Nagari and Therani villages got blessings from Lord Kariya Manikka Perumal.
Sri Perundevi Sametha Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy resides in the village of Satravada. Approximately 1500 years back Vijayanagar Empire King Krishna Deva Raya ruled this place whereas Venkata Kumara Raja was a sub-ruler who ruled Karveti place. Sathravada village region covers this place.
This village was one of the prominent and popular places in those times. The temple inscriptions reveal that this place was also known as “Satravadi”.
Many Rishis and Sages lived in this village for a long time, took a bath in the Kosasthaliyar river and then prayed to Lord Kari Varadarajaswamy. They were living a peaceful and happy life. As the Lord saved them from the Asura demon Kari, this place became more divine and pious.
Utsava Details
This temple follows Vaikanasa Agams Sastra. Chitra Pournami is a famous and important festival for this temple. Along with Sri Devi, Sri Bhoomi Devi, Lord Kari Varadaraja Swamy comes to Kosasthaliyar river and blesses the devotees. This festival celebration was for 153 years in pomp and glory.
Like Kanchi Varadaraja Swamy Temple Brahmotsavam, the same time, here also Garudaseva is celebrated as per Vaikhanasa Agama Sastra. There are Utsav idols for Shri Perundevi, Sri Kari Varadaraja Swamy, Sri Andal, Sri Anjaneyar and Sri Chakrathalwar.
Special Star Celebrations
Apart from Brahmotsavam, there are special celebrations for Special Stars for Alwars, Bhaktas etc., Every Sunday weekly, a special puja for Veera Anjaneyaswamy, every Friday special Puja for Sri Kari Varadaraja Swamy is done specially.
Special days – Ekadasi Thithi, Rathasapthami, Purattasai Special puja and Margazhi Special Puja, Veera Anjaneya Puja, Bhogi Special have a lot of special pujas including special Abhishekham and Alankaram. And daily Archana and Aaradhana to the main deity are also performed.
Other Shrines
The main deity Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy is facing Westwards. Sri Perundevi Thayaar, Goda Devi Andal has also got a separate Shrine. Garudalwar is facing the Lord. There is a special Mandapam dedicated to Alwar and Acharyas which is very next to Lord Kari Vardharaja Swamy’s shrine.
It also includes Vikhasana Muni, Senai Mudaliyaar (Vishwaksena), Nammalwar, Thirumangai Alwar, Sri Ramanujar, Sri Manavala Maamunigal idol were also present.
Sri Veera Anjaneya Sannidhi
Northwards, from the main shrine, facing south around 8 feet high Veera Anjaneya Swamy is present. He looks very divine. In this temple for small children, to remove the “Balarishta Dosham”, they pour the theertham (holy water) in their face.
Above that, they give dollar necklaces imprinted Anjaneya Swamy to the kids and tie them around the neck. Around 40 years back, Kanchi Kamakoti Peetam Sri Paramacharya came to this village to get the Darshan of Sri Venugopalaswamy of Karveti. He also stayed there for six months. During that time, he visited Kari Varadaraja Swamy temple and got the Darshan of the Lord. He is the Jagadguru, who has visited this temple, which becomes more pious.
On, 17-7-2000, on Friday evening, Tirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam that time Jeeyar Sri Sri Chinna Jeeyar Swamigal, performed Kudamuzhukku (reformation or renovation) with glory.
Nearby villagers often come here and get the blessings of Sri Kari Varadaraja Swamy and Sri Veera Anjaneya to fulfill their wishes.
Sri Perundevi Sametha Sri Kari Varadharaja Swamy Parabrahmane Namaha!
