History of the place

Yogi Mahasandan plunged into penance to reach the lotus feet of Lord Vishnu. Driven by jelousy, Lord Indira tried various methods to spoil his penance. When Indira guised as a male elephant, the yogi got attracted and took the form of an elephant himself and wandered in the forest till he reached Salagramam for a bath. Realising his mistake, the yogi worshipped Peruaml in various places and finally reached this place as advised by Sage Mrikandu. In elephant form, the yogi worshipped this Perumal with 14000 flowers each day. When it was plucking flowers from a nearby tank, it was caught by a crocodile. Then it cried "Aadhi Moolame" for protection. The Lord killed the crocodile and granted salvation to the yogi.

Saints who worshiped

Mangalasaasanam (hymns) by Poigai Azhwar, Thirumangai Azhwar, This is the 45th temple among the 108 divya desams.

Speciality of this temple

The Lord is in standing posture facing west under Chakrakuthi Vimana. HE is only perumal who appears with 8 hands (ashta bujas) among the 108 divya desams. When Brahma did yagna (without Mother Saraswathi), she sent demons to stop the yagna. This Perumal appeared with 8 hands and drove away the demons. The Lord saved Bhoomadevi from demons at this place. This is the only sthala where there is a separate mangalasasanam written for the Mother.

Pariharam

People having obstacles in buying building sites, farm lands or in already built in houses pray here to remove evil elements.

Pariharam Procedure

Devotees perform Thirumanjanam (Abisheka) to the Lord and offer vastras.