Thirupuliyur Mahavishnu Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu and located in Puliyoor, Alappuzha District, Kerala, South India.
Constructed in the Kerala style of architecture, the temple is glorified in the Divya Prabandha, the early medieval Tamil canon of the Azhwar saints from the 6th–9th centuries AD. It is one of the 108 Divyadesam dedicated to Krishna, an avatar of Vishnu, who is worshipped as Imayavarappan. The nearest railway station to the temple is located in Chengannur, while the nearest airport is Calicut International Airport.
It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata, where the five Pandavas are believed to have built one temple each; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudishtira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.
The temple is open from 4 am to 11:00 am and 5 pm to 8 pm and is administered by Travancore Devaswom Board of the Government of Kerala.
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Legend connected to the temple:
It is one of the five ancient shrines in the Chengannur area of Kerala, connected with the legend of Mahabharata. Legend has it that the Pandava princes, after crowning Parikshit as king of Hastinapura left on a pilgrimage. On arriving on the banks of river Pamba, each one is believed to have installed a tutelary image of Krishna; Thrichittatt Maha Vishnu Temple by Yudishtira, Puliyur Mahavishnu Temple by Bheema, Aranmula Parthasarathy Temple by Arjuna, Thiruvanvandoor Mahavishnu Temple by Nakula and Thrikodithanam Mahavishnu Temple by Sahadeva.
It is said that this sthalam is constructed and built by Bhima, one of the Panja - Paandavaas. He worshipped this sthalaperumal, Maayapiraan. Sapta Rishis - Atthri, Vasishtar, Kaasyapar, Gouthamar, Bharadwajar, Vishvamitra and Jamadagni got the seva of this Maayapiraan along with porkodi Naachiyaar and through Indra, it is said that all these Saptarishis got their Mukti towards the Emperumaan.
Once, Virukshadharbi, who was the son of Sibhi Chakravarthy, ruled an empire where there was flood and there was no proper vegetation and the wealth and the beauty of the entire empire seems to be decreasing. At that time, the king thought, if any Dhaanam (things that are given to any rishis,devotees to increase any thing) is given to Sapta Rishis, it might increase the wealth and beauty of the Empire. As a result of this, he thought of giving the Dhaanam to Saptha rishis. But, Sapta Rishis did not accept his Dhaanam, Since if any flood (or) decrease in the wealth and health in the entire empire is due to some reasons of the ruling king. So, they found some problem might by with virukshadherbi and did not accept the Dhaanam.
But, he wants them to accept his Dhaanam, and as a result of this, he asks his palace officials to keep some gold inside the fruits and give them that, so that they will accept that and simultaneously his Dhaanam is also accepted. But, knowing the truth that some golds are placed inside the fruit through their yogic power, they did not accept the fruits also.
After the fruits which are given as Dhaanam is being rejected by the Sapta Rishis, Virukshadharbi got angry on all 7 rishis and tried them to kill and as a result of this cruel mind, he started an Yaagam in which a lady Pishacha by named "Kiruthyai" arose and he ordered the demon to kill all the sapta Rishis. Knowing this, Emperumaan sends Indra to destroy Kiruthyai and to protect the Sapta Rishis. Likewise, Indra killed the demon and all the Sapta Rishis got the seva of the Emperumaan and got their Mukthi.
During Mahabharata war, Bhima underwent penace worshipping the lord here. Bheema was the powerful among the five brothers and this temple is large indicating his largess. Also the Gatha, the weapon used by Bheema is believed to be present in the temple.
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Specials (from a Vaishnavite website):
The speciality of this sthalam is, it was constructed and built by Bhiman, one of the Panja - Paandavaas.
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Sthlapuranam (from a Vaishnavite website):
It is said that this sthalam is constructed and built by Bhiman, one of the Panja - Paandavaas. He worshipped this sthalaperumal, Maayapiraan. Sapta Rishis - Atthri, Vasishtar, Kaasyapar, Gouthamar, Bharadwajar, Vishwamitrar and Jamathakkini got the seva of this Maayapiraan along with porkodi Naachiyaar and through Indra, it is said that all these Sapta Rishis got their Mukti towards the Emperumaan.
Once, Virukshadharbi, who was the son of Sibhi Chakravarthy, ruled an empire where there was flood and there was no proper vegetation and the wealth and the beauty of the entire empire seems to be decreasing. At that time, the king thought, if any Dhaanam (things that are given to any rishis, Andhanars (or) devotees to increase any thing) is given to Sapta Rishis, it might increase the wealth and beauty of the Empire. As a result of this, he thought of giving the Dhaanam to Saptha rishis. But, Sapta Rishis did not accept his Dhaanam, Since if any flood (or) decrease in the wealth and health in the entire empire is due to some reasons of the ruling king. So, they found some problem might by with virukshadherbi and did not accept the Dhaanam.
But, he wants them to accept his Dhaanam, and as a result of this, he asks his palace officials to keep some gold inside the fruits and give them that, so that they will accept that and simultaneously his Dhaanam is also accepted. But, knowing the truth that some gold are placed inside the fruit through their Gnana Dhirusti, they did not accept the fruits also.
After the fruits which are given as Dhaanam is being rejected by the Sapta Rishis, Virukshadharbi got angry on all 7 Rishis and tried them to kill and as a result of this cruel mind, he started an Yaagm in which a lady pisaasu known as (Arakki - female demon) by named "Kiruthyai" arise and he ordered the demon to kill all the sapta Rishis.
But, knowing this, the Emperumaan send Indiran to destroy the Kiruthyai Arakki and there by protecting Sapta Rishis. Likewise, Indran killed the demon and all the Sapta Rishis got the seva of the Emperumaan and got their Mukthi.
This sthalam is constructed and perumal is done the pradhistai by Bhima. When seeing from out, this temple is situated slightly above the surface. The temple is square in shape and has to climb some steps and after climbing the steps, we can enter into the temple. The Dhvajasthambham (Kodi Maram) i.e the Flag Pole is facing towards the East side and shinning all the time.
After entering into the sthalam and while traveling along the pragharam, we can find a separate sannadhi for Bhuvaneshwari amman. Outside the Gharbhagriham (where moolavar is established), we can find Dhwara Balagars, on either side, we can also find a Ganapathy (Lord Ganesha) statue on the walls of the praharam.
The Moolavar is Maayapiran, who is found in Nindra Thirukkolam, is around 3 to 4 feet in height and in front of the Moolavar sannadhi, a beautiful mandapam in which lots of pillars are found with lots of sculptures are found.
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Utsavams (from a Vaishnavite website):
A grand Utsavam in Monthly Thiruvona Natshatram and in Aavani month Janmaashtami are celebrated in a grand manner.
Another grand festival during the Month of Thai (from Jan 15) is celebrated during which the temple Elephant is dressed beautifully and the Utsavar is seated on the Elephant and rounds around the Inner and outer Pragharam.
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Other Info (from a Vaishnavite website):
Moolavar: The Moolavar of this sthalam is Maayapiran, in Nindra Thirukkolam facing his Thirumugham along the East direction.
Prathyaksham for Sapta Rishis (all the 7 Rishis).
Thayaar : The Thaayar of this sthalam is Porkodi Naachiyaar.
Mangalasasanam:
Nammalwar - 10 Paasurams.
Pushkarani: Poonsunai theertham, Pragnya saras.
Vimanam: Purushothama Vimaanam.
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How to reach there:
The temple is located at a distance of 3.5 kms on the west side from Chenganoor which is situated in the Alleppy district.
Chengannur by Road:
The city has decent road connectivity to the Thiruvananthapuram, which is at a distance of 115 kilometres. One can use state transport buses as well as cabs to reach here from Thiruvananthapuram and other nearby cities in the state. Kollam (70km) and Kottayam (38km) and Thiruvalla (10km) are connected to Chengannur via road. This is the best way regarding how to reach Chengannur.
Chengannur by Railways:
Chengannur railway station lies on the railway lines connecting Ernakulam and Thiruvanananthapuram, as well as Kochi and Thiruvanananthapuram. Frequent trains ply on these routes.
Chengannur by Air:
The Kochi airport, at a distance of 97 kilometres, and Thiruvanananthapuram airport, at a distance of 115 kilometres- are the nearest airports to Chengannur. One can take bus or train to reach Chengannur from these airports.
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