legend has that lord surya (the sun god) worships shiva at this place regularly. the veemeeswarar temple is also believed to be visited by numerous sages, and siddhas. lord veemeeswarar is accompanied by her consort swarnaambigai. two nandis serve the lord here, instead of one. lord surya (the sun god) stands behind the nandi, as a worshipper of lord shiva.