People believed that the deity shielded the king from all harm with a special sword.
The deity presented the king with a special sword that was very short but grew in size during the critical time. There is no sign of such a sword now, and it is only a legend.
Festivals: Every month’s Sankranti, especially Mesha Sankranthi, is the temple’s most important celebration. This day is observed as the temple’s annual feast. On this memorable day, you can expect around one lakh guests.