Greatness Of Temple :
King Rajaraja Cholan prayed to Lord of this temple seeking child boon and was blessed with a son who later grew famous as Rajendra Cholan, hence, the place is called Rajendra Pattinam. Another king, Suvedhan a, staunch Shiva devotee was infected with leprosy due to his past sins and got relieved of the cruel disease by worshipping the Lord after a dip in the sacred Erukathampuliyur spring. Erukku plant has the power of curing leprosy. The rays of Sun fall on the Lord from March 16 to 20. This is a temple where those, despite all efficiencies, suffer from dumbness or stammering pray for relief.
King Rajaraja Cholan prayed to Lord of this temple seeking child boon and was blessed with a son who later grew famous as Rajendra Cholan, hence, the place is called Rajendra Pattinam. Another king, Suvedhan a, staunch Shiva devotee was infected with leprosy due to his past sins and got relieved of the cruel disease by worshipping the Lord after a dip in the sacred Erukathampuliyur spring. Erukku plant has the power of curing leprosy. The rays of Sun fall on the Lord from March 16 to 20. This is a temple where those, despite all efficiencies, suffer from dumbness or stammering pray for relief.