CERTIFICATE OF RECOGNITION
This record-breaking distinction is awarded to ARUL THARUM SREE PULEESWARI AMMAN TEMPLE, Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, India for being verified as the only religious shrine in the world bearing the unique name “PULEESWARI AMMAN.”
Substantiated by archival research and RTI documentation from the HR&CE Department and ICCR, this status confirms no duplicate nomenclature exists globally. The temple serves as a living bridge to the Sangam Era, featuring the sacred Kura Maram referenced in NATRRINAI and enshrining the Goddess with the Sangu and Chakram as described in SILAPPATHIKARAM.
Notably, this deity features the Tiger (India’s National Animal) as Her Vahana. Per the Archaeological Survey of India, the temple holds a documented 150-year history and stands as the world’s sole shrine for this specific deity.
Key Pillars of Distinction:
Linguistic Rarity: Validation of a unique global nomenclature.
Ancient Continuity: Literary and botanical evidence dating back two millennia.
Archaeological Heritage: A verified 150-year-old history featuring the Tiger Vahana.
Scholarly Validation: Field studies by MGR Arts and Science College (Annamalai University).
Universal Harmony: A sanctuary of brotherhood transcending caste and creed.
Represented by:
Shri. A.A.R. PRABHU
(Social Activist, Son of Thiru Ramaswamy Aboorvam)
Kollidam, Mayiladuthurai District, Tamil Nadu, India.