 The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.According to Hindu legend, there lived a demon ("asura") Tharukasuran, who conquered "Prithvi" (earth) and "Svarga" (heaven).Indra, the leader of celestial deities and other gods suffered at the hands of Tharukasuran and sought the help of the creator-god Brahma, who asked them to worship Shiva in Thiruverumbur.