Vanniyappar Temple, Alwarkurichi – Legends
Agni
Theertham:
During Dwapara Yuga, Saptharishis
were performing a Yajna to control Agni from destroying people. Agni, the
fire God, destroyed that yagna. Due to this, they cursed him to lose his power.
In order to escape from the sin, he disguised as a fish hid himself inside the
tank opposite to this temple. As all other fish were staying away from him (in
the form of fish), the sin could easily identify him, and he lost his power.
Later, as per the advice from Sudama Maharishi, he made Shiva Linga and
installed in this shrine to ultimately get rid of his sins.
Rama
Nadhi:
Agni named the river Rama Nadhi
as he helped to prove the chastity of Mother Sita.