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Thirupullabhoothangudi Temple (Valvil Ramar)

புள்ளபூதங்குடி

Pullabhoothangudi, Tamil Nadu · 10.9717°, 79.3033°

Valvil Ramar (Rama, Vishnu)CholaSouth IndianDivya Desam
Sacred since
850 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
medieval (Chola)
Chola

History & significance

A Divya Desam near Kumbakonam where Vishnu is worshipped as Valvil Ramar, uniquely depicted as Rama with four arms bearing the conch and discus.

Sthala katha — the traditional account

What follows is the temple’s own traditional account, transmitted through liturgy and local memory. It is recorded here as tradition, not as attested history.

Rama is believed to have performed the funeral rites of the eagle king Jatayu at this spot, with Bhudevi beside him in Sita's place.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola