Towards our places – Kapputhu
Towards our places – Kapputhu
Kapputhu is a small village located in the Vadamarachchi region of the Jaffna District in the northern part of the Tamil homeland (Eelam). It lies in the middle of a vast plain between Vadamarachchi and Thenmarachchi. During the rainy seasons, the area becomes surrounded by water, making it appear like an island. The village falls under the jurisdiction of the Karaveddy Divisional Secretariat.
On one side lies the Vallai plain, through which the Thondaimanaru stream flows, passing between this village and the village of Karanavai.
Kapputhu is a village with small paddy fields on both sides, and the livelihood of its people depends on paddy farming, livestock rearing, and vegetable cultivation.
Surrounded by natural beauty, the village has not been repopulated by many who moved out due to war and the allure of urban life. As a result, streets that were once vibrant are now overgrown with dense forest.
Kapputhu is an ancient village, and the history of the Kapputhu Murugan temple has been passed down orally from before the Portuguese and Dutch invasions.
During the time when weaving was a major industry in Jaffna, the prominence of cotton production is reflected in the names of various places: Paruthi Adaippu, Paruthi Veli, Paruthiyolai, Paruthikkalatti, Paruthikkudiyiruppu, and Paruthith Theevu (Kapputhu), all of which include references to “paruthi” (cotton).
Kapputhu is a village that has produced many individuals of great talent in various fields — from freedom fighters and martyrs to scholars and artists — who made sacrifices during the Tamil Eelam struggle. The village still retains the earthy fragrance of the land, unchanged over time.
— Vattakachchi Vinoth
Translated by Purvaja
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