In the early years of Tirumala Nayaka's reign, an invasion of Mysore and counter-invasion of Madura.

While precise dates are elusive, historians like Mr. Rangachari speculate that the Mysore aggression around 1625 may have been instigated by the ambitious Chamaraja Udaiyar, perhaps seeking to assert dominance or rectify past failures.

The reason for this move is claimed to be due to a dream Tirumala Nayaka had but also stated by historians that Madurai has a long history and continuously civilized through ages and Thiruchirapalli is at a threat of immediate attack by Mysore.

[4] Tirumala Nayaka ate his breakfast only after the pujas were performed at Srivilliputhur Aandal Temple.

To get the information that the pujas were completed, the king built mandaps about every five kilometres on the route from Madurai to Srivilliputhur and installed loud bells in them.