The temple has a sturdy construction, long and wide as Beema on a vast land.

Perumal graces the devotees with complete cure of any disease they suffer from.

According to the hymns of Nammazhwar, it appears there was big city in the region.  Also according to the ancient Tamil Grammar text Tholkappiam, there were 12 divisions in Tamilnadu.  Kuttanadu is one among them which people now call Kuttanadu Tirupuliyur.  Perumal in the temple graces in a standing form facing east.  The vimana – tower above the sanctum sanctorum is known as Purusha Sukta Vimana.  Saptha Rishis (seven sages) had worshipped Perumal in this temple.

In days of yore, the region was under the rule of one Vrushadharbi, son of Emperor Shibi.  He was suffering from a severe disease due to some curse.  His kingdom also came under severe drought and famine.  During this crucial time, Saptha Rishis paid a visit to the place and called on the king.  He told the Rishis that he would offer them Dhan (donation) only if they help eliminating the dangers before the kingdom and himself personally. The Rishis grew furious and told the king that they would be committing a sin if they received alms from him and went away.  Yet, the king sent gold and fruits through his ministers to them which they refused to accept.  The angry king organized a yajna and sent an evil angel to kill the Rishis.  They prayed to Perumal for protection.  Lord sent Indira in the form of tiger (Puli in Tamil) and killed the evil spirit.  The place is named Tirupuliyur after this event.  Rishis said that Perumal alone is real and everything else in the world is but illusion – Maya.  Lord thus came to be known as Mayapiran.