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Adi Jagannatha Perumal Temple

Thirupullani, Ramanathapuram, Tamil Nadu · 9.2827°, 78.8244°

Adi Jagannatha Perumal (Vishnu), with Padmasini ThayarChola/Pandya/Nayak (additions)CholaDivya Desam
Sacred since
700 CE
first attestation / structure
Standing structure
late 8th c.; Chola-Nayak additions
Chola/Pandya/Nayak (additions)

History & significance

One of the 108 Divya Desams glorified in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, standing near the Sethu coast in Ramanathapuram district. Believed to date to the late 8th century, it was enlarged over the centuries by Chola, Pandya, Nayak and Sethupathi rulers.

Sthala katha — the legend

Rama is said to have lain on darbha grass here, performing penance to compel the ocean to yield him a path to Lanka.

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Sources

coordinates: wikipedia-2026-08-27 · sources retrieved 2026-08-26 · dynasty page: Chola/Pandya/Nayak (additions)