This Divyadesam is located in Tirucherai, near 4km north Kodavasal and 15 km south of Kumbhakonam
Deities: The Moolavar here is Saranathan, in a standing posture facing east; Taayaar is known by the name Saranayaki.
Legends: Vishnu here is believed to have been worshipped by Markandeya and Kaveriamman. This legend states that the river Kaveri in the form of Kaveri Amman meditated upon Vishnu with the desire of obtaining the stature of the river Ganga. Vishnu appeared in front of Kaveri with his consorts Sreedevi, Bhudevi, Neeladevi, Saara naayaki and Mahalakshmi and granted her request.
