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Thiru Pullam Boothangudi is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples situated at a distance of 4kms from Swamimalai. The kshetra is also close to the birthplace of Thondaradipodi Alwar.<ref name=":0">Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref>   

{{NeedCitation}}Thiru Pullam Boothangudi is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples situated at a distance of 4kms from Swamimalai. The kshetra is also close to the birthplace of Thondaradipodi Alwar.<ref name=":0">Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref>   

==Introduction==

==Introduction==

In Thiru Pullam Boothangudi, the main deity is known as Valvil Raman. He is in shayana tirukolam (the reclining posture) facing the east. Sri Lakshmi here, is said to have emerged from the lotus tank and hence, is known as Pottramarayal. She is also known as Hemambhujavalli. The tirtha has taken its name from Jatayu - the one who fought Ravana while he was abducting Sita in the Ramayana. Jatayu tirtha is also known as Kiruthra tirtha. The vimana is identified as Shobhana vimana. It is in this kshetra that Rama is said to have responded to the prayers of Kruta Raja and Thirumangai Alwar.<ref name=":0" />

In Thiru Pullam Boothangudi, the main deity is known as Valvil Raman. He is in shayana tirukolam (the reclining posture) facing the east. Sri Lakshmi here, is said to have emerged from the lotus tank and hence, is known as Pottramarayal. She is also known as Hemambhujavalli. The tirtha has taken its name from Jatayu - the one who fought Ravana while he was abducting Sita in the Ramayana. Jatayu tirtha is also known as Kiruthra tirtha. The vimana is identified as Shobhana vimana. It is in this kshetra that Rama is said to have responded to the prayers of Kruta Raja and Thirumangai Alwar.<ref name=":0" />