As per sthalapurana, the Saptarishis refused to receive dhan (alms) from King Vrishadharbi, son of Sibi Chakravarthy as they thought it was a sin to receive alms from the kings. The king tried to lure them in many ways and subsequently arranged to kill them. The Lord saved the rishis by killing kritiyai through Indra. The Saptarishis proclaimed that Sriman Narayana is the Paradevata and the Lord took the name Mayapiran at this place.

Approach : This temple is located 5 kms west from Chenngannur. There are plenty of buses available to come this temple from Chengannur and from western side. There is no much facilities available near the temple to stay so stay at Chengannur and visit this temple.