About Valvil Ramar Temple
Valvil Ramar Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Rama as Valvil Ramar in Thirupullabhoothangudi village near Kumbakonam, Thanjavur District, Tamil Nadu. Located on the banks of the Kollidam River, it is one of the 108 Divya Desams revered by the Alvars. The temple features Dravidian architecture and is notable for its association with the Ramayana legend where Rama performed rites for Jatayu.
Visitors guide
Visitors can expect a compact, traditional South Indian temple complex with Dravidian architecture, a three-tiered gopuram, and sanctums for Valvil Ramar with Sita and Lakshmana, and Goddess Potramaraiyal. The temple is set in a quiet rural village environment near the Kollidam River. Visitors can have darshan, observe stone sculptures and mandapas, and experience daily pujas and rituals in a serene devotional atmosphere.
Key highlights
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One of the 108 Divya Desams glorified by Thirumangai Alvar
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Dedicated to Lord Rama as Valvil Ramar with Sita and Lakshmana
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Dravidian architecture with three-tiered gopuram and granite walls
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Association with Ramayana legend of Rama performing last rites for Jatayu
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Located on the banks of the Kollidam River near Kumbakonam
History of Valvil Ramar Temple
The temple is believed to have been originally built by the Medieval Cholas with later contributions from Thanjavur Nayaks. It is mentioned in the Naalayira Divya Prabandham and is classified as a Divya Desam. The temple's legend connects it to the Ramayana, where Lord Rama is said to have performed pithru tharpanam for Jatayu at this site.
Culture & Context
As one of the 108 Divya Desams, the temple holds high religious importance for Sri Vaishnavas. It is glorified in verses by Thirumangai Alvar. The presiding deity Valvil Ramar is depicted with four arms holding Shankha and Chakra, a unique form of Rama, and the temple is part of the Pancha Rama Kshetrams and the Kumbakonam Divya Desam circuit.
Route
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