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The construction of the temple started by the initiative taken by the local villagers, when the
Siththar was alive, during the 19th Century. Due to additional funds required to complete the construction, a local businessman, Subba Pillai, travelled to South Africa, and provided additional funds to
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In the Tamil month of Avani, and the day pertaining to the star Magam, a festival commences in the temple and continues for 10 days. During the festival days, special prayers are organized and food is distributed to devotees visiting the temple.
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One of the main accomplishments of the renovation work is the completion of a meditation hall in which the portrait of Sri
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was placed over the mausoleum of the saint and worshipped. This idol is still kept intact and worshipped by the
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