Puliyoor

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Puliyoor
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Puliyoor temple
Coordinates: 9°18′0″N76°35′0″E / 9.30000°N 76.58333°E / 9.30000; 76.58333 Coordinates: 9°18′0″N76°35′0″E / 9.30000°N 76.58333°E / 9.30000; 76.58333
CountryFlag of India.svg  India
State Kerala
District Alappuzha
Population
 (2001)
  Total16,854
Languages
  Official Malayalam, English
Time zone UTC+5:30 (IST)
PIN
689510
Vehicle registration KL
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Temple gate of puliyoor mahavishnu temple

Puliyoor is a village in Chengannur municipality in Alappuzha district in the Indian state of Kerala. [1]

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The schools in the village include Government HS Puliyoor, Govt U.P. School Perissery, Vallikkav LP School and Snehagiri U.P School. Government UP School was the first established school in the area and is over 100 years old. Today's school building is built using the timber obtained from the floodwaters during the Great flood of 99.

Thrippuliyoor Mahadevakshethram (Puliyoor Temple) is the famous temple here which is mentioned in Thirukkural and Alvar scripts and is a main attraction. It is one of the 108 Vaishnava temples (Divya Desam) and is believed to be established before 6th century CE.

Today, many social associations and cultural clubs, libraries, temples and churches strengthen the culture of the region.

Etymology

It is widely believed that the name Puliyoor came from the phrase "puliye kanda ooru" meaning "Land where the leopard was spotted".

History

In ancient times, Puliyoor was an abode of Buddhist believers. Non Hindus were welcomed in this village since ancient times and the region was a good example of religious harmony even having a Christian serving as the temple administrator. Many of the places in the region were isolated islands in the ancient times but today they are all well connected by roads. [2]

Pandavanpara (rock of the Pandavas of Mahabharatha) of Chengannur is nearby with a temple at the hilltop and is believed to have been a hideout for the pandavas during their exile and is famed for having the footsteps of Bhima. The region around Pandavanpara has various temples dedicated to each pandava.

Temples

Thrppuliyoor temple was established even before the sixth century. It is one of the most important Vaishnavite temples of India and is one of the 108 (Divya Desam). Velakali is an important festival of Puliyooor and it is the only region in central travancore where this artform is prevalent today.

Geography

The highest point of the village is called Nootavanpara.

Demographics

As of 2001 India census, Puliyoor had a population of 16854 with 7913 males and 8941 females. [1]

Economy

Agriculture was a main profession of the people many years back. A small section of the people are now employed in cottage industries. The main crops are coconut, rubber, cassava, rice and banana. Vegetables are also cultivated.

Schools

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