Irumpidarthalaiyar and Sendanar belonged to this place. Twin poets sung the presiding deity. Mathangar, the son of Brahma worshipped the deity and got a boon that Shiva would become his father in law. While doing penance, he found a girl in the pond on a flower. She named her Mathangi and taught her all kinds of arts. When she attained age, he prayed Shiva and in turn Shiva married as per his wish. Mathangar considered them as Shiva and Parvati. As per his wish, Shiva got the name of Mathangeesvarar. Without inviting Shiva, Dakshan conducted a yajna. Shiva, sent Virabhadra, against the yajna. Getting angry, Shiva danced the Rudra dance. At that time 11 Shiva forms came. In order to contain the angry Vishnu took 11 forms.Based on this there are 11 Shiva temples were built of which nine exists now. This place has 11 Vishnu temples sung by Alvars. This is the only place where nine Shiva temples and 11 Vishnu temples are found.