This temple is located to the eastern bank of the Mahamaham tank, Kumbakonam.

[1] The moolavar presiding deity, is found in his manifestation as Gauthameswarar.

The thread around the kumba fell in this place and the linga was formed.

It is said that Gowthama muni to get rid of the sin due to killing of a cow worshipped the deity of the temple.

[1] 12 Shiva temples are connected with Mahamaham festival which happens once in 12 years in Kumbakonam.