Scholars believe that both Perumal and Tirumal ultimately trace their origin to a tribal confederacy known as the Mallas in ancient India, whose name was Dravidian for "people of the mountains". Both of these terms wer… 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) who is first referenced in the texts … 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… 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.
Perumal is … See more