सुगन्धवनम्

The temple is one of the Pancharangams.

The moolavar here is Parimala Ranganathar also known as Maruviniya Maindan. It is an imposing 12 feet long image made of green stone in a reclining posture. The Thayar is Parimala Ranganayaki also called Pundareekavalli. The Theertham is Indupushkarini and the Vimanam Vedachakra Vimanam.

The legend has it that the demons Madhu and Kaitaba stole the Vedas and disappeared into the sea. Lord Vishu in the form of Matsya Avatara restored the Vedas as well their fragrance. Hence the name Sugandharanyam and Parimala Ranganathar.

Legend also has that Chandra who was afflicted by a curse was cured of the same by worshipping the Lord at this kshetram.

There is an interesting story that river Cauvery is given in this shetram the status of Ganga. At Srirangam, She is being taken by the Lord as bed, as mother in Tirucherai and above His head at this shetram, just as Ganga occupies the head of Siva. Cauvery and Ganga can be seen near the head and foot of the Lord in the sanctum.

While Srirangam is known as Aadhi Arangam, Tirukundanthai as Madhya Arangam, this Shetram is known as Andhiya Arangam. There are sannadhis for Santhana Gopalan, Yoga Narasimhar, Ramar, Anjaneyar, Surya and Chandran.The Dwajasthamba mantapam and the Garuda mantapam have exquisitely carved pillars and images of Dasa avatarams. Worship to Santhana Gopalan in this temple will bless the couple to beget children.