TIRUPPULIYUR This Divya shetram is located 5 Kms from Chengannur in Kerala. The moolavar is Mayappiraan in a standing posture and the Thayar Porkodi Nachiyar. The Theertham is Pranga 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. Azwar Mangalaasaasanam: Nammaazhwar – 3651-3661 Tirumangai Azhwar – 2673 (pasuram number as found in Naalaayira Divya prabhandam). Associated with Bhima is the peculiar offering in this temple. Food prepared of 400 measures of rice is the special offering to the presiding deity in this shetram. |
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