108 Divya Desams !! Thirupullani - Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal & Sri Padmasini Thayar Temple !!

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!

 

 

Thirupullani Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal temple is situated in Ramanathapuram, 54 km away from Rameshwaram.  This is one of the 108 Divya Desams of Lord Vishnu.  The presiding deity is Sri Jagannatha Perumal with consorts Sri Padmasini Thayar and Sri Kalyanavalli Thayar.

 

This temple is also known as ‘Saranagathi Kshetram’.   The legend has that Sita Devi was abducted by the demon King Ravana and kept her in Asoka Vatika.  Vibhishana, brother of demon King Ravana made several attempts to change his brother’s evil mind from the atrocious act.  The end result was Ravana threw Vibhishana out of his Kingdom.  Finally, Vibhishana left Lanka and surrendered at the Lotus feet of Lord Rama.  Lord Rama came to know the heinous act of Ravana through King Vibhishana.  Hence, this place is known as ‘Saranagathi Kshetram’.

The Presiding deity – Sri Kalyana Jagannatha Perumal and Sri Padmasini Thayar

 

Vimanam – Kalyana Vimanam

 

Mangalasanam by Thirumangai Alwar – Sri Alwar sung 21 pasurams praising the glory of Sri Jagannatha Perumal

 

Pushkarani – Chakkra Theertham, Hema Theertham, Ratnakara Samudram

 

Sthalavruksham – Arasa Maram

 

The legend has that Lord Rama engaged in a serious discussions with his warriors like Sugriva, Hanuman, Vibhishana and the entire army of Vanaras stayed in Thirupullani to retrieve Sita Devi from the clutches of the demon King Ravana .  Lord Rama underwent severe penance in reclining posture on the Dharba Grass (a bed made out of Dharba Grass - Dharbhasayana Ramar) and prayed to Lord Jagannatha Perumal, thus the place got its name ‘Thirupullani’.  The most pleased Lord Jagannatha presented Lord Rama with a divine bow.

 

Thirupullani is the sacred place where Samudra Rajan with his wife Varuni surrendered to the Lotus feet of Lord Rama as ‘Saranagathi’.  Sethu Samudram is situated near Thirupullani, in order to save Sita Devi from the demon king Ravana; they have to cross the vast ocean Sethu.  Lord Rama prayed to Sethu Samudram to give way for their warriors.  Samudra Rajan was not lenient; Lord Rama threatened him that He would make the entire water dried up.  At this point of time, Samudra Rajan with his wife Varuni fell on the feet of the Lord and surrendered.

 

As advised by Lord Varuna, Lord Rama appointed the monkey warriors Nalan and Neelan to construct bridge over Sethu Samudram.  As these monkey warriors has got the special skill and blessings of making the stone to float, they successfully constructed a vast bridge over Sethu.  Later, Lord Rama with his warriors attacked the demon King Ravana and released Sita Devi from his custody.  Once again, Lord Rama visited Thirupullani after the fierce battle with the demon king Ravana.

 

In this temple, Lord Rama is in reclining posture on Dharba Grass, with Adishesha as umbrella, Lord Brahma on a Lotus from His navel with sapthadevathas surrounded to Lord Rama. Utsavamurthy - Lord Rama, Sita Devi, and Lakshmana along with Hanuman also can be seen here.  On the south situated Vibhishana sannidhi on the Ardha Mandapa.

 

There is a Pattabhisheka Ramar Sannidhi, infront of Dharbasaya Ramar.  In Pattabhisheka Ramar Sannidhi, Lord Rama can be seen in Pattabhisheka Thirukolam – crowned as King of Ayodhya with Sita Devi, Lakshmana, Bharatha and Shatrugnan.

 

There is a Santhana Gopalaswamy Sannidhi, where King Dasaratha with his three wives was prayed to Lord Krishna for an offspring. 

 

Thatho Yagjey Samapthey Thu Rithunam Shat Samathyayu:

Thathascha Dhwadhashey Masey Chaithrey Navamikey Thithou

Nakshathreydhithi Dhaivathye Swocha Samstheyshu Panchasu

Graheshu Karkadey Lagney Vakpathavindhuna Saha

Prodhyamaney Jagannatham Sarva Loka Namaskrutham

Kousalya Janayadhramam Divya Lakshana Samyutham

Vishnorardham Mahabhagam Putram Ikshuvaku Nandanam.

(Srimad Ramayanam – Bala kandam)

 

Sannadhi of Sri Santhana Gopalaswamy is situated on the north of Dharbasayana Ramar Sannidhi, childess couple often prays here for virtous offsprings and also offer ‘Kheer’ (Milk Payasam) to Lord Krishna.  On the west side of Moolavar Sannidhi, situated a Banyan tree with lots of idols of serpents can be see here.   Great Sages Pullavar, Kalavar and Kannar had undergone severe penance on this temple sitting on the Dharba Grass in this ‘Saranagathi Kshetram’ praying to Lord Vishnu.  The most compassionate Lord appeared before them and gave dharshan as Adi Jagannatha to his devotees.

 

The important festivals celebrated here are: Brammotsavam in March-April (Panguni); Sri Ramanavami in April-May (Chithirai), Vaikundha Ekadasi, Janmashtami, Pongal and Deepavali.

 

The temple timings are: Morning 8.00 AM to 12.30 PM and evening 3.30PM to 8.00 PM.

Contact details:  Sri Jagannadha Bhattar Swami -  04567254249   9446920136

                      1/83, South Ratha Veethi Thiruppullani P.O. Ramnad Dt.

 

 

 

Jai Sriman Narayana !!