 The oldest deities of the temple are found to be that of Santana Gopala and Navneetha Krishna.It is believed that Tipu Sultan, the king of Mysore fought and won a war at this place and later became a devotee of the temple.Hara Saabha Vimocchana Perumal Temple is located in Thirukandiyur, a village located between Thiruvayyaru and Thanjavur, in between the rivers Cauvery and Kudamaurutti.