Uthamar Kovil | Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple

The Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple remains open in the morning from 6.30 AM to 12.00 PM and in the evening from 4.30 PM to 8.00 PM.

Deity at Uthamar Kovil Temple

The Moolavar of this Sthalam is Purushothaman. He is found in Moolavar in Bujanga seva facing East direction. Prathyaksham for Kadhamba Munivar, Thirumangai Alwar, Ubarusaravasoo, the four persons Sanaga, Sanaathana and Sanathkumarar. The Thayaar of this Sthalam is Poorvadevi. Also called as “Pooranavalli”.

Festivals at Uthamar Kovil Temple

The major festival of the Sri Purushothaman Perumal Temple, the Brahmotsavam, is celebrated during the Tamil month of Kartigai (November – December) when festival images of both Purushotamar and Bikshadanar are carried together in the streets surrounding the temple. Kadambha Thiruvizha is a festival celebrated in the temple when the festival image of Ranganthar is brought to the Kadambha tank of the temple for Theerthavari.