Tamil name for the Hindu deity Vishnu, also known as Thirumal, and is considered a manifestation of Vishnu. He is widely worshipped in South India, particularly in Tamil Nadu, and is particularly associated with Lord Venkateswara in Tirupati and Sri Ranganathaswamy in Srirangam. The term "Perumal" means "the great one" or "lord" and is used to refer to Vishnu and his avatars.
