Sri Mayapiran Temple, Thirupuliyur

Sri Mayapiran Temple is a Lord Vishnu temple in Thirupuliyur in Alapuzzha district of Kerala. It is one of the 108 divya desams and the Lord Vishnu here was worshipped by Thirumangai Alwar.

Tourist Guide

Parking Difficulty : Easy

Walking Needed : Less than 100 meters inside the temple

Time Needed : 20-30 minutes

Open Timings : 5.00 AM to 12:00 Noon and from 4.00 PM to 8.00 PM

Still Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Video Photography : Not Allowed inside the Inner Sanctum

Pilgrimage Guide

Moolavar : Thirumeninaathar / Sornamalai

Sthala Vruksham : Arasu /Punnai

Theertham : Bhagaveri River (Gundaaru)

Traditional Name: Thiruchuzhi

Padal : Sundarar

Weather /Dress Guide and other Tips

Tropical Climate for most part of the year. Wear Cotton (March-November)

Wear Traditional Dress. Cover yourself decently

Avoid Shoes

Location Guide

Nearest Railway Station : Kodai Road Railway Station

Nearest Airport : Madurai Airport

Nearest National Highway : NH32

Nearest Landmark : Kodai Market

According to legends, this is one of the five temples that Pancha Pandavas built here during their time in exile.

There is also a club here which is believed to be handled by Bheema.

108 Divya Desam

This temple is one of the important Divya Desam in this earth known as Bhuloka Vaikuntam- abode of Vishnu on earth. Various Alwars have composed poems on Lord Vishnu – 6500 years back according to legends. Their composition of poems on Lord Vishnu temples all over India is known as Divya Prabandham which was compiled in 9th century.

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