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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 legend

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