Thiruperai This is one of the Nava Thirupatis. Click here to know about the nine Tirupatis
Mulavar : Makara Nedunguzhalkkadhan, Nigaril Mugil Vannan
Thayar : Kuzhalkadhuvalli Natchiyar, Thirupperai Natchiyar
Theertham : Sukra Pushkarini
Travel Base: Thiruvelveli
Vimanam : Bhadra
Azhvaar Mangalaasaasanam (Paasuram number as found in the Naalaayira Divya Prabandham): Nammaazhvaar- 3475-3485 (7.3.1 - 7.3.11)
 


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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).

Approach : It is approximately 5 kms from Azhwar Tirunagari.Alternatively one can also come here from Thollaivillimangalam There is a chattaram where boarding may be available.There are no facilities for staying here.Swami Manavala Mamunigal has sung about this kshetram.

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