Thirupuliyur Divyadesam Maayapiran Temple familiarly known as Kuttanadu is located around 5 KM from Chengannur towards Mavelikkara on a small hillock. This divyadesam is one among the two named as “Puliyur”. The other one is Thirusirupuliyur Divyadesams near Mayiladuthurai, Tamilnadu. Moolavar is blessing as Maayapiran in His Standing Posture facing East. Thayar is being worshipped as Porkodi Nachiyar. It is One among the Pancha Panfdava Kshetrams built by Bemman ‐ the Second Brothers of Pancha Pandavas.

Thirupuliyur Divyadesam - Kuttanadu Mayapiran Temple - Pancha Pandava Kshetram Worshipped By Bheeman

After installing the Idol of Lord Maha Vishnu in Thirusengundrur Divyadesam, Dharma Rajan proceeded towards here to Thirupuliyur Divyadesam. There he came to know that Paranthaman gave His prathyaksham to Sabtha Rishis. Earlier there was a King Named Vrushadharbi, son of Emperor Sibi ruled this region. Once His entire kingdom suffered a severe drought and famine. King too was suffered from a severe stomach pain due to some curse. He was in a deep trouble. During that crucial period, Saptha Rishis made their visit to that kingdom. King requested them that he would offer a donation and in turn they should help him and his kingdom to get relieved from the curse. But Rishis rejected his offer and told him that if they would do that, they would be committing a sin and they went away But King made a trick and put many gold coins inside the fruits and sent through his messengers. But with the help of Gnadhrusti, Rishis came to know his trick and rejected his offerings. By seeing Saptha Rishis neglecting his offerings, the King got felt insulted. He was angered and decided to punish the Rishis for which he performed an Yagna and an Evil named Krithyai had come out of that yagna. He ordered the Evil to kill all the rishis and also informed that if she fails she will definitely be killed by the Rishis as they are more powerful. By seeing an Evil tring to Kill, Rishis got frightened. They in turn surrendered themselves to Paranthaman for the asylum. Pleased Almighty sent Indra Bhagwan to kill the Evil so that to save the Rishis. Indiran disguised himself as a Tiger and destroyed the Evil. Paranthaman then gave prathyaksham to Rishis. They realized that Only Paranthaman is Real and All other are Just Illusion – Maya. Hence they worshipped Moolavar as Mayapiran and requested the Almighty to bless as they got. As Indiran came to rescue the Rishis in the form of Tiger, the place is known as Puliyur. In Tamil Puli means Tiger. Utsavam on Thiruvonam Star Every Month and Janmashtami in the Tamil Month of Avani are the festivals here The Temple Tank is Pragnasaras and Poonjunai Theertham. Vimanam is Purusothama Vimanam, Purushasuktha Vimanam.