and Bhoothath Alvar. Inside the inner sanctum, the presiding deity Venkatesa Perumal stands on Avudaiyar (Shiva lingam) with in an abhayamudra. There are carvings of Krishnadevarayar, Dhalavan Naicken, Rani Mangammal, Aranganayagam, and Aranganayaki, all portrayed in a praying pose. The temple was once renovated by the Vijayanagara emperor Krishnadevarayar. It also houses shrines for Alamelumangai Thayar, Anjaneyar, Garudalvar, Desikar, Rukmini, Satyabhama, and Thirukkachi Nambi. Since this temple was patronised by Krishnadevarayar, there is an idol of his likeness within the sanctum. References External links Article on Hindu News paper Vishnu temples Hindu temples in Vellore district