According to the legendary account, this new area of land extended from Gokarna to Kanyakumari.

[7] The land which rose from sea was filled with salt and unsuitable for habitation; so Parasurama invoked the Snake King Vasuki, who spat holy poison and converted the soil into fertile lush green land.

Out of respect, thereafter, Vasuki and all snakes were appointed as protectors and guardians of the land.

During the karkidaka vavu day (a holiday in the Malayalam month of karkidakam), as part of the bali (a religious ritual), devotees pay homage to the departed souls of forefathers, after taking a dip in the holy water.

[9] This Temple is said to be built by the Brahmins primarily for Lord Parashurama as he gave these lands to them as Daanam.