Mayapiran Perumal Temple, Puliyur, Alappuzha – History
Earliest references to this temple appear in the poems
and hymns composed by the greatest of Alvar saints - Nammalvar, in circa 800 AD. Stone inscriptions in the temple date
it back to the Second Chera Empire (800 - 1102 AD). Another of the
Azhwars, Thirumangai Azhwar has mentioned Thirupuliyur in one of his verses in
his Siriya Thirumadal (2673,71).
In ancient times, Puliyoor was an abode of Buddhist
believers. Non- Hindus were welcomed in this village since ancient times and
the region was a good example of religious harmony even having a Christian
serving as the temple administrator. Many of the places in the region were
isolated islands in the ancient times but today they are all well connected by
roads.
Pandavanpara (rock of the Pandavas of Mahabharatham) of
Chengannur is nearby with a temple at the hilltop and is believed to have been
a hideout for the Pandavas during their exile and is famed for having the
footsteps of Bhima. The region around Pandavanpara has various temples
dedicated to each Pandava.
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