Tamil Nadu
61. Thiruppullani (Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple)
Thirupullani, Ramanathapuram district
Deities & Significance

Presiding Deities

Kalyanavalli, Padmasani and Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal (Adi Jagannatha/Dharbasayana Ramar)

Legends & Details

The temple is believed to have been built during the late 8th century CE, with later contributions from Medieval Cholas, later Pandyas, Sethupathi Kings of Ramnad. According to Hindu legend, Rama is believed to have done penance to worship Varuna to seek a path to Lanka upon the grass, giving the name Dharbasayanam to the place.

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