Popular myths has it that once a wandering Brahmin who was on a pilgrimage to the various temples reached here and got a divine vision of Lord Krishna.

After getting the vision of Krishna, he purified his body in the nearby river (Thodupuzhayar) and offered Nivedyam to the deity by lighting a lamp.

At present, the famous Chothioottu feast is conducted in the temple which offers food free of cost to the pilgrims who arrives here.

Utsav Bali, a sacred ceremony is conducted on the ninth day of festivities accompanied by the presence of thousands of devotees.

This temple also have one of the earliest and largest 'Kalyana Mandapam' or wedding hall in central Travancore region named as 'Krishna Theertham'.