Marapuli
മരപ്പുലി
A tiger deity of the Puli Daivam family.
- Category
- God (tiger deity)
- Family
- Puli Daivam
- Described as
- A son of the tiger pair
- Note
- Very few sources
Who is Marapuli?
Marapuli is named by Kerala Tourism as one of the tiger Theyyams, and a popular page lists him among the sons of the tiger pair. We found almost nothing else about him.
The story
He belongs to the same family story as Puliyoor Kali, where Shiva and Parvati took tiger forms. We found no separate story.
What you will see
We did not find a published description and have no photograph to show.
In the tradition
He is part of the Puli Daivam family.
Ask your guide which tiger deities appear at the shrine you visit. Photography and video are not allowed at some rituals, so ask your guide first.
Quick answers
Who is Marapuli in Theyyam?
Marapuli is named by Kerala Tourism as one of the tiger Theyyams, and a popular page lists him among the sons of the tiger pair. We found almost nothing else about him.
What does Marapuli Theyyam look like?
We did not find a published description and have no photograph to show.
Learn about the Theyyams with a local guide
Our guided trips explain each deity’s story as you see it, and are planned with you on enquiry. We never publish ritual dates or venues, and confirm the right nights with you closer to travel.
Enquire about a tripSources and further reading: Kerala Tourism: Various types of Theyyam, Hindu Blog: Pulimaruthan Theyyam. Stories vary by shrine, family and teller; this is a general summary, not a definitive version.
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