This is one of the Azhwars' nava Tirupati. As per sthalapurana, Bhoodevi took the name of Sriperai (maning body of Lakshmi) meditated on astakshara as per the advice of Druvasa Muni. Once during the prayers on Panguni (Mar - Apr) poornima, she noticed two pots (kund) in the shape of fish(Maharakruti) and offered it to Lord here and hence the name Makaranedunkuzhaikadan and Kshetra called Sriperia(Tirupperai). Varuna Obtained salvation from a curse here , by performing Abhishek on panguni poornima day. The Maharaja of Vidarbha desha prayed here and got rain and
prosperity in his kingdom which was long suffering from drought (anavrishti).
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