Of the 108 Vishnavaite temples this is third in order, next only toTirupathi and Srirangam. The Presiding deity is Sri Sarngapani Swami. Sarngam = bow pani=hand. The deity is having a bow in the hand. Seven Alwars, besides Kambar have sung in praise of the Lord. The consort of the lord is Komalavalli Thayar. The Adi Garuda Sevai is the important festival in the tamil month of Adi (Pavithrosthavam).