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Thiru Sirupuliyor is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples.

Thiru Sirupuliyur is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples. It is located at a distance of 25 kms from Kumbakonam.  

== Introduction ==

== Introduction ==

The name of the village is in relation to the smallest image enshrined in the temple, Sirupuliyur, is located at a distance of 25 kms from Kumbakonam. The singular feature that characterises this august shrine is that the temple like Srirangam is facing south even as the Lord is comfortably reclined in Bhujanga sayana. Once a dense forest, the temple is located in the midst of green fields and silent streams against the backdrop of a blue sky. It also has a divine halo sanctified by heavenly connections.  

This ancient shrine of Sirupuliyur is the abode of Mahavishnu known here as Arulma Kadal Amudan, the one as sweet as divine nectar. He is also known as Krupa Samudran - Ocean of Compassion. Sri Lakshmi is adored as Thirumamagal and as Dayanayaki here. The vimana, that stands above the sanctum is known as Vatla Vimana. While the pushkarni is known as Anantha pushkarni and Manasa pushkarni. The sthala vriksha here is the bilva tree.  

This ancient shrine is the abode of Lord Vishnu known as Arulma Kadal Amudan, the one as sweet as divine nectar. The Lord is also known as Krupa Samudran. Lakshmi is adored as Thirumamagal and also as Dayanayaki. The viman, the super structure above the sanctum is known as Vatla Viman. The pushkarni is known as Anantha pushkarni and also Manasa pushkarni. The sthala vriksha is bilwa.  

In this shrine, Mahavishnu is seen in bhujanga shayana similar to His form in Tirupparkadal (the milky ocean). And just like Srirangam, this temple also faces south even as Mahavishnu reclines comfortably in Bhujanga shayana form. This is the characteristic feature of this temple.

Because the Lord enshrined here is as sweet as nectar is known as Arulmaa Kadal Amudhan. In this shrine the Lord is seen in bhujanga sayana similar to the one of Tirupparkadal. Further, because the devotee's prayers are answered without an exception this place is very well known as Thapa Prasiddha Sthala. With his boundless qualities of mercy, the Lord is named as Krupa Samudhran. Not only ordinary mortals but even other devas like Brahma and Shiva have realised the Lord's compassion.  

Further, because all devotee's prayers are answered here, this kshetra is known as Thapa Prasiddha Sthala. Infact, it is said that, not just ordinary mortals, even devas like Brahma and Shiva have realised the Mahavishnu's compassion.  

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|+Sirupuliyur at a glance<ref>Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref>

|+Sirupuliyur at a glance<ref>Prof. S. Narayanan (April 2004), 108 Temples of Azhvars, Volume 1, Maharashtra: Sri Ramanuja Mission.</ref>