Aayiram Kaliamman Temple

The temple is much famous for the main deity, Goddess Kaliamman's statue is made up of wood.

According to legend, a devotee belonging to Senguntha Mudaliar caste dreamt that he collects a box with an idol of Goddess Kaliamman on the seacoast.

The next day he really found a silver box with an idol on the seacoast, along with a palm leaf inscription.

[citation needed] Every five years, a special pooja is performed with 1000 items.

[2] This special pooja at Aayiramkaliamman Temple attracts devotees from all over Tamil Nadu and Puducherry.