Tirukarambanur - Purushothaman Temple

Among a cluster of ancient Vaishnava kshetras, situated at close quarters of the famous Sri Rangam, this one established a name for itself by the infinite benevolence showered on the adorers by Sri Mahavishnu abiding here in the name of Purushothaman. This has the additional name of Cittamar and it is equally popular. Mother Mahalakshmi is adored in the local name of I'urvadevi Natchiar. The images are exquisitely chiselled and are pleasant to sight. Built according to Vastu sastra in the Dravidian style of construction, vastness and majesty peep through every frame, both inside and atop the Mahadwara. We garbhagriha is beautified with Utyogha Vimana. The temple tank is called Kadamba Thirtha and devotees bathing in it reach the sannidhi for worship. Daily worship is offered with due veneration according to agamic tenets. Periodical festivals are celebrated with great eclat luring huge crowds. This is one among the 108 Divya Desams deemed visitation a MUST for the orthodox Vaishnavates. It enjoys a steady stream of visitors due to vicinity to Srirangam and availability of conveyance. Tirumangai Alwar offered his soulful Mangalasasanam and is sung with great fervor on all occasions.

It lies 5 km off Srirangam, the famous pilgrim town of Tamilnadu, accessible by town bus.

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