This temple is considered to be the birthplace of Pei Alwar, who was one of the first three of the twelve Alwar saints of the 6th-9th century AD. Alwars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who preached the path of devotion (Bhakti) to reach Lord Vishnu or his incarnation (avatar) Lord Krishna through their songs.

This temple is considered to be the birthplace of Pei Alwar, who was one of the first three of the twelve Alwar saints of the 6th-9th century AD. Alwars were Tamil poet-saints of South India who preached the path of devotion (Bhakti) to reach Lord Vishnu or his incarnation (avatar) Lord Krishna through their songs.