The temple has the oldest reference in history in old Tamil Sangam literature; references to Sundara Murti Nayanar, and Ilango Adikal, the Chera prince who was the brother of Cheran Chenkuttavan can also be seen in the temple premises.
The temple has the oldest reference in history in Thevaram Hymns sung by Sundara Murthi Nayanar, one of the four Saiva Acharyas. The images of Sundara Murthi Nayanar, and of Cheraman Perumal Nayanar can also be seen in the temple premises.