Thirupullani

About Thirupullani

This site is one of the primary and most worshipped sites worshipping the Hindu Lord Vishnu. The primary deity worshipped at this ancient sacred temple is Adhi Jagannatha Perumal which is the local name of the Lord among the Southern locals. 

Legend

The legend prevalent in the Southern lands believes that the Hindu Lord Rama while looking for her abducted wife Sita rested right here on a bed of lush grass. The site has become a sacred site ever since. 

History

The sacred temple has been in existence since ancient times. It has been through the hands of a lot of Indian rulers controlling it. Three of the major dynasties known to have shared the power over the temple structure are the mighty Pandyas, the skilled Vanadhirayas, and the confident Sethupathis respectively. The great lineage adds to the significance of the temple site. The site has been known with several distinct names throughout the vast period in time including the Ashisethu and the Thiruvadanai.

Major attractions

The sacred pipal tree

There is a huge ancient tree here right opposite the sacred sanctum of the South Indian female Deity Padmasini Thayar. What makes this thick tree so sacred is the fact that it is laden with hundreds of thick and long snakes lying under and around the soil and stones around. There is sacred Gopuram around as well which must be crossed before reaching the ancient tree. As a result of this legend, the site is also famously called by the locals as the Dharbasayanam. 

Specifications of the sanctum

What makes the sanctum of the Hindu Lord Rama and Jagannatha sacred are the special mythologically inspired details adorning the deity structure. The beloved Lord Rama's sculpture can be seen with 3 delicate lotus stems emerging right out of the navel of the Rama sculpture which is a magnificent sight to behold for all Rama devotees and art lovers alike. What adds to the beauty of the statue further is that the gorgeous pink lotuses further hold the sculptures of Shiva, Brahma, and Moon respectively.

Other sculptures

Apart from this, a statue of Vibhishana, Lanka Raja and his better half can be seen in a way that depicts that they are worshipping the beloved Hindu Lord Vishnu to whom the temple is majorly dedicated. Other than this, the artistic sculptures of the mythological Brighu Maharishi, Charapar and  Sugabrahmar can be seen worshipping the beloved Hindu Lord Rama sitting at the feet of his magnificent structure worshipped by devotees from all across the globe. 

Thirupullani temple pooja timings

Devotees can enter the temple for darshan at 7 AM. It remains open till 12.30 PM. It opens again in the evening at 3.30 PM and offers darshans till 8.30 PM. 

All these mythological and legendary specifications make the temple a prime place holder in the list of the places to visit in Rameshwaram and a special place under Rameshwaram Packages.

How to reach

Distance in kilometers from:
Ramanathapuram- 15
Rameshwaram- 66