[1][2][3] It is one of the shrines of the Vaippu Sthalams sung by Tamil Saivite Nayanar Appar.

Due to this he is known as Sulapani, the bearer of Astra (Sulam).Astradeva worshipped the deity of this temple.

Shiva appeared before him and blessed him stating that as my weapon, you would get the primary places in all the temple festivals and would be taken.

The presiding deity is also known as Kari Urittha Nayanar, as he killed the elephant.

[4] Astra devar can be found standing in front of the temple, He is of 4.5 feet height.

Brahmani emerged from Brahma, Vaishnavi from Vishnu, Maheshvari from Shiva, Indrani from Indra, Kaumari from Skanda, Varahi from Varaha and Chamunda from Devi,[7] and additionals are Narasimhi, Vinayaki.