Thiru Vanpurushothamam, Hindu temple dedicated to Lord Vishnu in Thirunangur, Tamil Nadu, India.
Thiru Vanpurushothamam features traditional Dravidian architecture with a compact sanctum housing standing deities of Purushotthaman and his consort Purushottama Nayagi, crowned by a three-tiered pyramid-shaped vimana.
The temple was constructed during the Chola dynasty period and forms part of the eleven temples collectively known as Thirunangur Tirupathi, linked with mythological events surrounding Shiva's dance after Sati's self-immolation.
As one of the 108 Divya Desams, the temple holds significance in the Sri Vaishnava tradition and is mentioned in Nalayira Divya Prabandham by saint Thirumangai Alvar, emphasizing its spiritual importance.
The temple operates daily from 8 a.m. to 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., with four daily pujas performed at specific times including Ushathkalam, Kalasanthi, Sayarakshai, and Ardha Jamam.
During the annual Thirumangai Alvar Mangalasasana Utsavam in Thai month, all eleven temple deities process on Garuda-shaped mounts while verses are recited honoring each temple in Thirunangur.
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