Thirupullani Adhi Jagannatha Temple

Thirupullani Adhi Jagannatha Temple History, Timings, Route info

Darshan Dress Code: Any decent outfit

Darshan duration: 15 to 20 mins during weekdays. 30 to 45 mins during weekends. 1 to 2 hours on festival days.

Ticket cost: Free entry for all devotees.

Thirupullani Adhi Jagannatha Temple History

As per the Legend, King Dasaratha performed Putrakamesti Yagam and Nagaprathishta here in this Divya Desam. Vibhishana surrendered to Lord Rama at this place. Lord Rama went fast for 7 days in Sayana posture lying on Kusha grass, seeking ocean God help in setting the path to Lanka. Samudra surrendered to Lord Rama at this place. It is the same, where Lord Rama built the Sethu Bridge with the help of Monkeys. This temple is one of 108 Divya Desam.

During Krithayugam, Three Saints named Pullavar, Kalavar and Kanvar were ardent devotees of Lord Vishnu. Asuras were constantly disturbing their Tapas. Hence, Lord Vishnu came to the Earth in the form of Banayan tree and Killed the Asuras and restored the peace. Lord Vishnu showed his Viswaroobam at this place.

Lord appears in Sayana posture here resting on the grass. Thiru means Lord, Pull means Grass, Anai means lying. The presiding deities were called by Aadi Jagannatha Perumal and Goddess Sri Padmasani Thayar.

It is said that Impressed Aadhi Jagannatha Perumal with Lord Rama prayers, blessed him with Bow. This place is called as Saranagathi Kshetram.

In Ayodhya Kandam it was mentioned that Bharata’s surrender to Rama here, urging Lord Rama to return to the Kingdom.

In Aranya Kandam it was mentioned that Sages surrender to Lord seeking protection from Asuras.

In Kiskinda Kandam, it was mentioned that Sugriva surrendered to Rama seeking protection from his brother Vali. Samudra’s surrender to Lord Rama’s at this place.

Thirupullani Adhi Jagannatha Temple Timings

Morning Hours: 7:00 am to 12:30 pm

Evening Hours: 3:30 pm to 8:30 pm

Best Time to visit: Oct to Jun.

Vaikunta Ekadasi will be celebrated in a grand. Thousands of devotees visit the temple. Brahmotsavam for Aadhi Jagannatha Perumal will be held in Panguni month. Second Brahmotsavam, for Lord Rama will be performed during Chithrai.

How to reach Thirupullani Temple?

By Air

1. The nearest airport is at Madurai which is 130 Km away.

By Train

1. The nearest railway station is at Rameswaram which is 11 Km away

By Road

1. Temple is 10 Km from Rameswaram. The direct bus is available from Rameswaram with good frequency