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Vishnu appears in the form of a discus or Chakra to put down the pride of Surya (the Sun), who subsequently became his devotee. Like Lord Shiva, Lord Chakrapani has a third eye on His forehead.

As per Hindu legend, Chakra (also called Sudarshana), the discus, is the most powerful weapon of god Vishnu. He once sent his weapon to nether world to kill king Jalandasura. The weapon is believed to have come out of the nether world through river Kaveri. 

God Brahma, who was taking bath in the river, got impressed and installed the image of Sudarshana in the place where the temple is now located. Surya, the Sun god, who was glowing in brilliance, had his brightness diminished by the effulgent Sudarshana. 

Surya worshipped Sudarshana and pleased by his devotion, Sudarshana restored all the powers of Surya. Lord Vishnu attained the name Chakrapani from then on.

The temple is noted for its exquisite pillars. The presiding deity, Chakrapani has 8 arms. A panchamukha (five-faced) Hanuman is erected in the prakaram (outer precincts of the temple).

The important point about this temple is that Vilva (Bilwa) archana which is normally performed in Shiva temples is also performed here for the Perumal (Lord Vishnu).