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It is also known as Lakshmi Forest since Mahalakshmi meditated on one of the 108 Divya Nations and conquered Bhaktavatsalap Peru. It is believed that the cursed Chandran got rid of the underwater curse in the Pushkarai.

Sages are in the form of beeswax to see the wedding sphere daily.

As per Hindu legend, Varuna, the guardian deity of the west, and sage Romasa are believed to have worshipped Vishnu at this place. The beehive in the temple is believed to be devas worshipping Vishnu and, in modern times, has special rituals performed for it. Shiva is believed to guard the four corners of the temple. As per another legend, when the Ocean of milk was churned by Asuras and Devas, various objects emerged. At the end of it, Lakshmi, the consort of Vishnu, emerged and was too shy to look at Vishnu. She went on to Thirukannamangai to perform penance seeking the hands of Vishnu for marriage. The festival deity of the temple is called Perum Purak katal, as he is believed to have left his place to marry her. Local legend marks the places as Lakshmi Vanam, the forest where Lakshmi performed her penance. The temple tank is believed to have originated from the water drops in Brahma's cache when he worshipped Vamana, an avatar of Vishnu.

Rajagopuram

Tower Name - Rajagopuram

Constructor Name - Kulothungan Cholan

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Height / Width / Length - 120x40x24 (in Feet)

No.of Kalasam - 7

Lightning Arrester - No

Century - 9th Century

No.of Sudhai Sculptures - 250

Tower Description - Silver Armor, Flowerwork Garland Decoration

Paramapathavasal Gopuram

Tower Name - Paramapathavasal Gopuram

Constructor Name - klonthungan Cholan

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Height / Width / Length - 35x22x15 (in Feet)

No.of Kalasam - 5

Lightning Arrester - No

Century - 9th Century

No.of Sudhai Sculptures - 0

Tower Description - It has 3 levels. It is 35 feet high.

Aalwar Gopuram

Tower Name - Aalwar Gopuram

Constructor Name - Klonthungan Cholan

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Height / Width / Length - 50x15x13 (in Feet)

No.of Kalasam - 7

Lightning Arrester - No

Century - 9th Century

No.of Sudhai Sculptures - 0

Tower Description - Aalwar Gopuram 50 adi uyram udaiyathu. vadaku parthu ullathu.

The temple has a 5-tier rajagopuram and a vast temple complex. The prime deity, Bhaktavatsalar has an imposing image. The temple tank is situated right opposite to the temple and is considered one of the largest temple tanks in the state. This shrine is also referred to as Saptamrita Kshetram(seven celebrated elements of nature), referring to seven of its elements such as Vimanam, Mandapam, aaranyam, theertham, kshetram, river and town. The main entrance of the temple faces the East and at the entrance of the temple, there is a four pillared open hall. The temple has a 90 ft (27 m) tall rajagopuram (temple tower) and is enclosed by rectangular walls around it. There is a smaller temple tower on the western side. The walls of the temple is surrounded by large streets, through which the temple chariot passes along during festivals. A rare image of Buddha, image of Vaikunta Natha and Vishnu mounted on his eagle mount Garuda are the major images in the temple. There is a pillared hall leading to the shrine of Kannamangai Thayar shrine that has pillars with Nayak architectural representation.