Tirukarambanur (Uttamar Koil) – Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple

🛕 Lord Vishnu | 📍 Tiruchirappalli, Tiruchirappalli, Tamil Nadu

Temple Tags: Ancient Temple Divya Desam Famous Temple Festival Special Temple

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⏰ Darshan

Morning: 06:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Evening: 04:00 PM – 08:00 PM

📅 Best Time to Visit

October to March

📸 Photography

Not Allowed

🔱 Temple Significance

This sacred temple is one of the rare temples where the Hindu Trinity—Lord Vishnu, Lord Shiva, and Lord Brahma—are worshipped together. It is also one of the 108 Divya Desams, making it highly significant for Vaishnavites. The temple symbolizes unity among different sects of Hinduism.

🏛 Temple History

Tirukarambanur, popularly known as Uttamar Koil, is an ancient and spiritually significant temple located near Srirangam in Tamil Nadu. The temple’s history is deeply rooted in Hindu mythology and dates back to the early Chola period, with contributions from later dynasties such as the Pandyas and Nayaks. According to legend, Lord Brahma, the creator of the universe, once became arrogant about his powers of creation. To humble him, Lord Shiva plucked one of Brahma’s five heads. However, this act resulted in the sin of Brahmahatya Dosha (killing a creator), and the skull (kapala) stuck to Shiva’s hand, turning him into Bhikshandar, a wandering mendicant. To rid himself of this sin, Lord Shiva traveled across sacred places seeking alms.

Daily Poojas

No daily poojas available.

🔱 Special Rituals

No special rituals available.

🧭 Pilgrim Travel Tips

Visit early morning to avoid crowd
Combine visit with Srirangam temple nearby
Maintain silence and respect temple traditions
Carry water during summer
Prefer traditional dress

🔔 Darshan Timings & Rules

Dress Code: Traditional attire is preferred

Photography: No

Prasad: Available

Prasad Details: Tamarind Rice, Pongal

🧭 How to Reach

🚆 Railway: Tiruchirappalli Junction (10.00 km)

✈ Airport: Tiruchirappalli International Airport Distance (15.00 km)

🚌 Bus Stand: Srirangam Bus Stand (5.00 km)