शार्दुलपुरम्
திருப்புலியூர், Sri Maayapiran Perumal Temple
| Divya Deśam | 086, Thirupuliyoor |
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| Temple Name | Sri Maayapiran Perumal Temple |
| Moolavar | Sri Maayapiran Perumal |
| Thayaar | Porkodi Nachiyar |
| Perumal Kolam | Nindra |
| Facing | East |
| Vimanam | Purushothama Vimanam |
| Theertham | Pragna Saras |
| Naadu | Malai Naadu / Chera Naadu |
| Location | Puliyoor near Chengannur, Alappuzha, Kerala |
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| Nearest City | Kerala |
The moolavar is Mayappiraan in a standing posture and the Thayar Porkodi Nachiyar. The Theertham is Pragna Saras and the Vimanam Purushothama Vimanam.
The legend has it that Saptarishis worshipped the Lord proclaiming that He is the Paradevata and the Lord took the name Mayapiran at this shetram. This temple is believed to have been built by Bheemasena of the Pandavas.
Since this temple is associated with Bhima there is a peculiar offering of food prepared of 400 measures of rice, to the presiding deity in this kshetram.
| शार्दूलपुरमाहात्म्यम् | Śārdūla Pura Māhātmyam |
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| Volume / Chapters | Volume 5, Pañcama Bhāge, Chapter 26 |
| Namm Azhwar | 11 pasurams |
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| Thirumangai Azhwar | 1 pasuram |
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