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Ulagalanda Perumal Temple

Thirukoyilur, Kallakurichi, Tamil Nadu
Lord Vishnu
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Type

Hindu Temple

Deity

Lord Vishnu

Pincode

606202

One of the 108 Divya Desams where Lord Vishnu is worshipped as Trivikrama (who measured the three worlds in three strides as the Vamana avatar). The 'Ulagalanda' (one who measured the worlds) form is unique — the deity's cosmic foot is shown reaching the heavens. On the banks of the South Pennar river, 130 km from Chennai.

History & Significance

Significance

Ulagalanda Perumal represents Lord Vishnu's Vamana (dwarf brahmin) avatar who reclaimed the three worlds from the demon king Mahabali. Worshipping Trivikrama here is believed to remove all obstacles and grant boundless prosperity.

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