(Tamil: பெருமாள்), also known as Thirumal or Mayon, is a prominent manifestation of the Hindu deity Lord Vishnu, primarily worshipped in Tamil Nadu and among the Tamil diaspora. He is revered as the Supreme Deity who creates, sustains, and destroys the universe

• Significance: The name “Perumal” translates to “The Great One” or “Lord of Lords”. In Tamil Sangam literature (200 BCE – 500 CE), he is described as the deity of the mullai (forest/pastoral) landscape.
• Worship & Traditions: He is the central figure of the Sri Vaishnavism tradition. The Alwars, twelve mystical poet-saints, composed the Nalayira Divya Prabandham, a collection of 4,000 hymns dedicated to him.
• Iconography: Often depicted with a dark complexion, he may be shown sitting on his mount, Garuda, or reclining on the serpent Adishesha. He typically holds a chakra (discus), sankha (conch), and gada (mace). 

• Sri Ranganathaswamy Temple (Srirangam): One of the most important pilgrimage sites.
• Venkateswara Temple (Tirupati): Where he is worshipped as Lord Venkateswara or Balaji.
• Varadaraja Perumal Temple (Kanchipuram): Famous for its intricate architecture and historical significance.
• Vaikunda Perumal Temple (Uthiramerur): Known for ancient inscriptions detailing early democratic practices. 

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