 It is one of the 108 "divyadesas (tirupatis)" dedicated to god Vishnu, who is worshipped as Navamukunda Perumal at Tirunavaya.The temple has no pond or well, and water from the river is used for all rituals.The presence of Cherutirunavaya Brahma - Siva Temples across the River Ponnani at Tavanur makes it a "trimutri sangama".