Uthamar Kovil Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple, Trichy

Deity: Sri Purushottama Perumal Amman: Sri Poornavalli Thayar
Temple Address: Uthamar Kovil Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple, Manachanallur (t.k) Trichy District. Telephone no : 0431-2591466(officer room),0431-2591405
Open between: 06:00 AM to 12:00 PM and 04:00 AM to 08:30 AM

Introduction

• Location: Uthamarkoil, outskirts of Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu.
• Deities:
  • Purushottamar (Vishnu) as the presiding deity.
  • Poornavalli (Lakshmi), Bhikshadanar (Shiva), Soundaraya Parvati (Parvati), and Saraswati (Brahma’s consort).
• Significance:
  • One of the 108 Divyadesams dedicated to Vishnu.
  • Known for housing the Trimurti (Vishnu, Shiva, Brahma) and their consorts in the same temple.
  • Vishnu is worshipped here in the form of Purushottamar.
• Architecture:
  • Constructed in Dravidian style.
  • Surrounded by a granite wall with separate shrines for the Trimurti and their consorts.
  • Udhyoga Vimana above the central shrine.
• Legends:
  • Vishnu appeared as a Kadamba tree to Brahma, leading to the creation of Kathamba Theertham.
  • Shiva worshiped Vishnu to expiate his sin for decapitating one of Brahma’s heads.
  • Vishnu requested Lakshmi to give alms to Shiva, relieving him of his curse.
• Special Features:
  • Six shrines in the temple complex dedicated to the Trimurti and their consorts.
  • Granite images of Ganesha, Murugan, Nandi, and the Navagraha deities.
  • Dakshinamurthy, Durga, and Chandikeswarar images are located at the first precinct of the Shiva shrine.
• Beliefs:
  • Devotees pray for child boon and relief from adverse planetary effects.
  • Perform special abishekam and archanas.
• Festivals:
  • Brahmotsavam (Nov/Dec).
  • Rama Navami Utsavam (Apr/May).
  • Vaikunta Ekadashi (Dec/Jan).
  • Pongal (Jan).
  • Diwali (Oct/Nov).

Century/Period/Age

1000 to 2000 years old.

Saints and Singers

Thirumangai azhwar

Managed By

Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments (HRCE)

Best Time

கோயில் திறந்திருக்கும் நேரம்: 07.30 TO 12.00; 16.30 TO 20.00

Accommodation

Trichy

Nearest Bus Station

Pichandarkovil

Nearest Railway Station

Uthamarkovil

Nearest Airport

Trichy

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