Thiruchiru Puliyur
Mulavar : Salasayana Perumal
Thayar : Thirumamagal Nachiyar
Theertham : Maanasapushkarni
Travel Base: Mayavaram
Vimanam : Nandhavarthanam
Azhvaar Mangalaasaasanam (Paasuram number as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham): Thirumangaiaazhvaar - 1628-37
 


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The name Sirupuliyur as per the sthalapurana, came into usage after Vyagrapadar worshipped the Lord with legs, hands and eyes of tiger and attained Moksha. He obtained these things as a boon from Lord Shiva. The idol of Vyagarapadar is placed at the foot of the Lord. Of all the perumals, the bujanga sayana posture at this place is the smallest