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Adi Jagannatha Perumal & Darbhasayana Rama

Thiruppullani (Adi Jagannatha Perumal) — Divya Desam #105

Divya Desam #105 • Pandya Nadu (Karaikudi / Pudukkottai Cluster)
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Lord Rama reclined on Darbha grass (Pullani) for 3 days praying to Samudra Raja for a path to Lanka; King Dasaratha obtained Payasam for childbirth here.

According to the Sthala Puranam and ancient Sri Vaishnava Agamas, Divya Desam #105 (Thiruppullani (Adi Jagannatha Perumal)) is revered as a sacred kshetram in Pandya Nadu. The presiding deity, Lord Adi Jagannatha Perumal & Darbhasayana Rama, graces devotees in Ninra & Kidandha (Darbha Grass) posture facing East beneath the sacred Kalyana Vimanam, accompanied by Goddess Padmasani Thayar. Holy dips or prostrations near the Chakratheertham & Sethu Karai (Indian Ocean) are believed to bestow peace, prosperity, and Moksha. Throughout the centuries, Chola, Pandya, Pallava, and Vijayanagara rulers contributed मंडपम्स (mandapams), gopurams, and stone inscriptions preserving the daily Pancharatra / Vaikhanasa Agama worship.
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🙏 Azhwars: Thirumangai Azhwar (21 Pasurams)
• Revered Azhwars who performed Mangalasasanam: Thirumangai Azhwar
• Total Divya Prabandham Pasurams sung: 21 Pasuram(s)

In the Naalayira Divya Prabandham, Thirumangai Azhwar praised the divine beauty (Saundaryam) and accessibility (Saulabhyam) of Lord Adi Jagannatha Perumal & Darbhasayana Rama and Padmasani Thayar at Thiruppullani (Adi Jagannatha Perumal). Reciting the Pasurams of this Divya Desam inside the sanctum (Garbhagriha) is considered the highest spiritual offering during a pilgrim's Yatra.
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• Annual Brahmotsavam: Celebrated with grand Vahana processions including Garuda Sevai, Hanumantha Vahanam, Surya/Chandra Prabhai, and Rathotsavam (Temple Car festival).
• Vaikuntha Ekadasi (Margazhi): Special Paramapada Vasal / Rapathu & Pagalpathu Utsavam with recitation of Naalayira Divya Prabandham.
• Panguni Uthiram & Thayar Thirukalyana Utsavam: Celestial wedding festival of Lord Adi Jagannatha Perumal & Darbhasayana Rama and Goddess Padmasani Thayar.
• Purattasi Saturdays & Monthly Thiruvonam / Ekadasi: Special Thirumanjanam (Abhishekam) and Vishwaroopa Darshan.
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• Travel Hub / Base Town: Karaikudi / Pudukkottai Cluster (Ramanathapuram District, Tamil Nadu)
• By Road (Bus / Car / Cab): Well connected by state highways to Ramanathapuram and nearby pilgrimage towns in Karaikudi / Pudukkottai Cluster. Auto-rickshaws and local taxis are readily available from the main bus stand.
• By Train (Railway Station): Nearest major railhead is in Ramanathapuram / Karaikudi / Pudukkottai Cluster junction, with frequent express trains connecting Chennai, Trichy, Madurai, and other major cities.
• By Air (Airport): Nearest domestic/international airport serves the Ramanathapuram - Tamil Nadu region (approx. 1 to 2.5 hours by cab via highway).
• Pilgrim Tip: Verify temple opening hours (6:30 AM - 12:00 PM, 4:30 PM - 8:30 PM) before starting; afternoon closure is typically between 12:30 PM and 4:00 PM.