Legends
- It is believed that sage Vishwamitra attained Brahmarishi title by worshipping Narasimha there for around 45 minutes.
- It is said that saptha rishis had vision and blessings from Lord Narasimha for a duration of time, termed as 'Kadigai' (approximately 45 minutes) and hence the name 'Thirukkadigai'.
- It is also believed that Indra, with his demigods, would take a bath in the pushkarni and pray to Narasimha. The name of pushkarni is 'Thakkan'.
- The Pushkarni is believed to have medicated water which cures all diseases.
- Budha (son of Chandra) worshipped there and was cured from the curse given by sage Durvasa.
- Many mental disoders, evil acts and prolonged diseases of any kinds are cured when people take bath in pushkarni and devote to the lords in two hillocks.
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