Perungulam

Perungulam is a panchayat town in Thoothukudi district in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu. 

Demographics
 India census, Perungulam had a population of 6451.  Males constitute 49% of the population and females 51%.  Perungulam has an average literacy rate of 77%, higher than the national average of 59.5%: male literacy is 81%, and female literacy is 74%.  In Perungulam, 12% of the population is under 6 years of age. The big pond in this village have changed the name of thirukkulanthaiyur into perungulam. 

Sri Mayakoothar Devasthanam
Sri Mayakoothar Temple - Thirukkulandhai, Perunkulam is one of the Nava Tirupathi, nine Hindu temples dedicated to Lord Vishnu located in Tiruchendur-Tirunelveli route, Tamil Nadu, India in the banks of Thamiraparani river.  All nine of these temples are classified as "Divya Desams", the 108 temples of Vishnu revered by the 12 poet saints, or Alwars.  The route is from Srivaikundam to Tuticorin or Eral or Authoor buses.  There is a special shrine for "Kazhuneer Thuraiyan"(Kazhuneer ---> water used for perumal Abhisheka Thurai --> Path),at the backside of the temple.  There is no direct pooja for this god and whatever rituals done for Perumal is done to this god also after performing it to Perumal which proved to be very very powerful and unique.  as the god has no physical form only it has a pair of slippers and a small stick every last Friday of thai(mostly during February first weeks) is special. 

Notabilities
The city was known in ancient times and is surrounded by paddies, reservoirs, streams and vegetation.  Thiruvalutheesvarar Temple is also a significant feature. 

References
www.mayakoothar.com

Category:Cities and towns in Thoothukudi district