The temple is glorified by Maharishi Valmiki and classified as one of the 108 Abhimana Kshethrams of the Vaishnavate tradition.
Legend has it that Lord Rama came to this place and sat down in a very depressed mood, Bhumi devi and Niladevi felt so sad and wanted to cool him down and starting offering solace with a palm fan.
This is one of the most ancient temples of Tamil Nadu dating to pre-Pallava period.
"[2] The stone and mortar temple is believed to have been constructed in about 850 CE by the Pallavas and was later renovated by the Chola king Raja Raja Chola and by Krishnadevaraya in 1520 CE.
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