Purushothama Perumal Porpandal

God

Purushothama Perumal, facing east

Goddess

Sreedevi and Bhoodevi with main deity, facing east

Other Deities

Garuda, Anjaneya

Purushothama Perumal Porpandal is a small east facing temple with an entrance gateway from the east. A 15 feet tall stone Dwajasthambam is present with carvings of Garuda, Anjaneya, Discus and Conch. A nice carving of Narasimha and ornamental carvings in the Sanctum Sanctorum walls are seen here.

Holy Water (Theertham) – No information

Sacred Tree (Sthala Vriksham) – No information

History

Purushothama Perumal Porpandal is an ancient temple probably several hundred years old, but historical information is not available as of now.

Legend

No information

Directions

Purushothama Perumal Porpandal is about 15 kilometers northwest of the GST road from Bukkathurai. From Bukkathurai Junction enter the Uthiramerur Road, proceed for 4.5 kilometers and take a right cross Salavakkam, Kidangarai, Edamachi and reach Porpandal. You can also come from the Thirumukkoodal side.

Stay and Food

None locally. Closest is Uthiramerur.