वृषभाचलम्

The moolavar is Kallazhagar also called Sundararajan in a standing posture and the Thayar is Sundaravalli. The Theertham is Noopura Gangai and the Vimanam Somachanda Vimanam.

Legend has it that Yama; the lord of death once undertook a pilgrimage. While he was visiting all the holy shrines, he was attracted by the serenity and beauty of Azhagar Malai and meditated to Lord Vishnu to reside in the beautiful surroundings for the benefit of the people. Responding to Yama's request the Lord ordered Viswakarma, the architect of the celestials, to construct a temple for him there. The Lord took this place as his permanent abode with his consorts Sri Devi and Bhoo Devi. There is also an interesting story that the water that was used by Brahma to wash the feet of the Lord in the Trivikrama Avatara passed through the Silambu (ornament worn on the legs) and fell down at this shetram and hence the river that flows close by is called Silambaru. The river water is being used for Tirumanjanam to the deity.18 steps lead to the main doors of the temple, and these steps are considered to be the manifestation of Karuppannaswami, the guardian deity at this temple.

Chittirai Tiruvizha is the important festival.