This
Sri Valvil Ramar Perumal Temple at Thiruppullambhootangudi is the 18th Divya Desam temple of the 108
Divya Desams and 10th Divya Desam of Chozha Nadu. This place is in
between Kollidam and Kaveri Rivers. This place was called as Bhudapuri during
ancient times.
Mangalasasanam
of this temple was done by Thirumangai Alwar in Nalayira Divya Prabandham (
1348- 57 ).
1348
அறிவ தரியா னனைத்துலகும் உடையா னென்னை யாளுடையான்
குறிய மாணி யுருவாய கூத்தன் மன்னி யமருமிடம்,
நறிய மலர்மேல் சுரும்பார்க்க எழிலார் மஞ்ஞை நடமாட,
பொறிகொள் சிறைவண் டிசைபாடும் புள்ளம் பூதங் குடிதானே
…. திருமங்கை ஆழ்வார்
Moolavar : Sri Valvil Ramar
Thayar : Sri Hemambhujavalli, Sri Potramaraiyal
Some
of the salient features of this temple are ….
The
temple is facing east with a 5 tier Rajagopuram and the temple tank is on the
north side of the temple. Balipeedam, dwajasthambam and Garudan are after the 2nd
level rajagopuram. Moolavar Rama is in
the reclining posture / Sayana kolam, called Bhujanga Sayanam. Utsavar Ramar is
with Sridevi and Bhudevi. Ramar is with 4 hands. The Sankha and Chakra are in
the upper hands. Jatayu, Hanuman and Lakshmana are near the feet of Moolavar. One
of the deva kosta has the image of Thumbikai Alwar / Vinayagar and the rest are
empty.
Thayar
Sri Hemambhujavalli / Sri Potramaraiyal ( Bhoomadevi ), who accompanied with
Ramar for performing the last rites to Jatayu is in a separate sannidhi facing
East. Thayar is in sitting posture with abhaya varada hastam.
Alwars,
Narasimhar are in the maha mandapam. In praharam, Yoga Narasimhar is also
called as Uthyoka narasimhar is with 4 hands holding Shankha and Chakra in the
upper hands and lower hands are on the knees in yoga mudra and legs are crossed
like swastik asana.
ARCHITECTURE
The
temple consists of sanctum sanctorum, antarala, ardha mandapam and maha
mandapam. The sanctum sanctorum is of rectangular in shape to accommodate
Moolavar reclining posture. The sanctum sanctorum is ona pada bandha adhistanam
with jagathy, vrudha kumudam and pattikai. The Bhitti starts with vedika. The
pilasters are of Vishnu kantha pilasters with kalasam, kudam, lotus petals mandi,
palakai and pushpa pothyal. The prastaram consists of valapi, kapotam with nasi
kudus. The Vimanam above the prastaram is of salakara Vimanam ( eka tala ). The
Vimanam is called as Sobana Vimanam. Maha Vishnu’s various forms are on the tala and
greeva kostams.
HISTORY AND
INSCRIPTIONS
The
original temple belongs to 07th to 9th Century, Pallava
Period and the same was reconstructed during Chozha period and received
contributions from Vijayanagaras / Thanjavur Nayakas and Marathas. 13th
to 14th Century fragment Chozha period inscriptions are found on the
side from of entrance and Temple walls.
The
Pandya King Maravarman Kulasekaran-II’s 24th reign year ( 1348 CE
) incomplete inscription records gift
deed by sale of land as thiruvidaiyattam by the Villagers ( Uravar ) of
Pavitrimangalam in the middle portion (
naduvoikuru ) of Milalaikkutram to the temple of Valvilaramapperumal at
Pullabutankudi in the name of Sri Senapati Alwar ( Vishwaksena ), the deity who
is supposed to keep the accounts of Vishnu Temple.
Vijayanagara
King Kattarai Saluva Thirumalairaya Maharaja’s reign ( 15th Century
) damaged inscription on the 1st praharam ( south side of
Rajagopuram ) records the Tax items like Vasaalilvattanai, Sulavari,
Irayasavattanai etc, were to be utilized
for the various expenses to be met by the Pullabutankudi temple.
Rajathirajan-II’s
14th reign year ( 1160 CE) inscription on the 1st
praharam entrance south side entrance column ( Nilaikal ), doesn't seem to
belongs to this temple. It provides the information that one Kandiyur
Palaciriyan ( Balasraya..? ) Tiruviratta namudaiyan Tiruvakatticuramudaiyan alias
Rajasraya Brammadarajan made arrangements for burning one perpetual lamp at
Sipirantaka icuram at Silacintamani nallur, hamlet of Chitrantaka (or
Chitrankata ) chaturvedi mangalam. It is further informed that he consecrated the
image of Aludaiya Pillaiyar (Thirugnanasambandar) in this temple.
Kulothunga
Chozha-III’s 35th reign year ( 1213 CE ) inscription on the 1st
praharam entrance north side column ( Nilaikal ), doesn’t seems to belong to
this temple. It records some gift to a Siva temple by name "Tirubhuvana
viraiswaram", named after Kulothunga -III.
Rajarajan-III’s
13th reign year ( 1227 CE ) inscription on a separate stone in the 1st
praharam doesn't seems to belong to this temple. This inscription of Kulottunga
Cola III, belongs to Agaram Chitrankataccaturvedi mangalam in Tirunaraiyurnadu
in Tirubhuvana Kulottunga Chozhavalanadu. It seems to record a decision taken
at the meeting of the mahasabhaiyar of the said Caturvedimangalam, convened at
the assembly hall called Tiribhuvanaviricuram udiyar tirukkudam. Inscriptions
No : 3, 4 and 5 of this village seem to belong to some other temple
Ref:
Papanasam
vattakkalvettukkal Volume – I.
As
per the inscription on the wall, Moolavar Vigraham was replaced along with
maintenance jobs carried out. Maha samprokshanam was conducted on 09th
February 1970 with Devotees fund, by the guidance of Sri Ahobila mutt 44th
pattam Srimath Vedamarkethyathi Bruthalangkirutha Sri Vansadakoba Sri Vedanta
Desika Yathindra Maha desikan.
An
inverter was installed at a cost of Rs 35000, by Divya Desa Kainkarya Trust,
Medavakkam, Chennai and sponsored by K V Narasimhan Subhashini Narasimhan of
Nanganallur, Chennai on 30th December 2007, in connection with Ahobila Mutt 45th pattam Srimad Azhagiya Singar’s Sathabhishekam mahotsavam.
Chozha period inscription
LEGENDS
As
per the legend Sri Ramar took rest after giving moksha / performed the last
rites to Jadayu, which was killed by Ravana while abducting Sita. In place of
Sita, Bhoomadevi accompanied with Rama to carry out the last rites to Jatayu. Since
Sita was abducted by Ravana, Sita is not in the sanctum sanctorum.
It
is believed that, when Thirumangai Alwar came to this temple without noticing
the actual deity of the temple. Suddenly a bright light was appeared with the
image of Ramar with shankha and Chakra. He realized his mistake and has sung
hymns in praise of Rama of this temple.
POOJAS AND
CELEBRATIONS
Apart
from regular poojas special poojas are done on Rama Navami, Krishna Jayanthi,
Vaikunta Ekadasi and annual Brahmotsavam in the month Panguni.
TEMPLE TIMINGS
The
temple will be kept opened between 07.30 hrs to 12.00 hrs and 16.30 hrs to
19.30 hrs.
CONTACT DETAILS
The
mobile number Gopal Bhattar +919443525365 may be contacted for further details.
HOW TO REACH
This
temple is about 1 KM from Adhanur, 10 KM from Kabisthalam, 15 KM from
Kumbakonam, 27 KM from Thiruvaiyaru, 35 KM from Thanjavur.
Nearest
railway station ( big ) is Kumbakonam.
LOCATION OF THE
TEMPLE : CLICK HERE
The
Visit to this temple was a part of Divya Desam Temples Visit, near Thanjavur
and Kumbakonam, organized by Culture Cuircuit.
Thanks to Mr Balakumaran.
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