The Kalinga Narthana temple has special significance for musicians. Venkata (Kavi) Subba Iyer lived here and composed immortal songs, including the one that describes the Kalinga Narthana. ‘Referred to as ‘Then Gokulam’, the Kalinga Narthana temple in Oothukadu near Kumbakonam is believed to be the only temple that is exclusively dedicated to him (Kalinga Narthana).Dakshina Gokulam.’ The Uriyadi Festival is also famous in this temple.
Visit and watch the video of Uriyadi of this temple.