Mythological Significance & History

Ancient Origins: Astrologically estimated to be over 3,000 years old.
13th Century Reconstruction: Rebuilt by Pandya King Maravarman Sundara Pandyan, who ruled the region after defeating the Cholas .
Destruction & Revival: The temple was destroyed during Tipu Sultan’s invasion of Malabar in the 18th century. It lay in ruins until Shri Erangodath Prasanna Kumar rediscovered and rebuilt it, completing the Kumbabhishekam on 29 April 2007 .