Scholars believe that both Perumal and Tirumal ultimately trace their origin to a tribal confederacy known as the Mallas in ancient India, whose … See more

Vishnu or Perumal is considered the most mentioned god in the Sangam literature. Further examples can be seen as resources and references of the Sangam literature dedicated to Vishnu.
Tolkāppiyam
Perumal is … See more

• Vishnu
• Ranganatha
• Venkateswara See more

The deity Perumal is identified with Mayon, sometimes translated as "the dark-complexioned one", or more literally, "He whose power is Maya" (i.e. the Saguna Brahman) … See more

Among the most renowned verses that hail Perumal is the Tirupallantu, composed by Periyalvar, one of the twelve Alvars of the Sri Vaishnava tradition:
Reverence, reverence be unto thee, O thou mighty One, who didst overcome the wrestlers, thou like … See more

Of the 108 Divya Desams that are revered according to the Alvar saints, 106 are stated to exist on earth. Prominent among these Divya Desams are:
• Sri … See more