

Vishnu, pleased by the devotion of Prahalada, took the avatar of Narasimha and came out of the opening in the pillar. During the last heated argument between the father and the son, Hiranyakasipu asked if Vishnu was present everywhere and went on to break a pillar with his weapon seeking to see Vishnu in it. He obtained limitless powers from Brahma that no human can kill him, neither could he be killed in morning, noon or night nor in air, water or ground. As per Hindu legend, a demon king named Hiranyakasipu was troubling the Devas (celestial deities).In Kaarthigai month and in sundays, special poojas for Aajaneyar is done. Special Poojas for Thayaar on every friday are done.All Utsavams are conducted to Sri Bhakthavatsalar of the temple at the foot-hill temple.There are three separate shrines of Vishnu in the form of Narsimha, Bhaktavatsala Perumal and Hanuman (Anjaneya).This sthalam is also named as "Kadigachalam".Thirukkadigai or Sholingapuram (Vishnu) who is worshipped as Lakshmi Narasimhar and his consort Lakshmi as Thirumamagal.They carefully bring the old garland from Home and offer them to the Sthala Vriksham-Punnai Maram in the backside of the Temple. After Marriage as a thanksgiving gesture, the couple revisit the Temple and offer flower garlands to the Lord.

This pooja blesses one to have early and happy married life. The person wears that garland and does Pradakshinam around the Temple. After Puja, the priest gives back one of the garlands. Those who want to get married offer two garlands.

Thirumangai Azhwar has glorified the temple highlighting the unique aspect of the temple where Vishnu is seen in four different poses of Standing (Neervanna Perumal), Lying (Sri Ranganathar), Sitting (Narasimha) and walking (Trivikrama). As per a legend, Thirumangai Azhwar was held up in the top of the mountain for six months as the place was surrounded by water.Ranganatha is the presiding deity uphills.The presiding deity of the temple in the foothills is Neervanna Perumal in standing posture.There are two temples, one at the top of the hill and other in the foothills.Thiruneermalai Neervanna Perumal appears in four postures.
