Lord and Bhagavathy came here and blessed Agastya who saw Umamaheswara Tirumangalyam at Varasiddhi and stayed here for a few days as per the sage's behest.

Thus, Tiruchengannur came to be known as the second Kailasam.

Chengannur Mahadevarkshetra has the largest ornamental gopuram built according to Kerala's unique Vastu Shastra.
Its architectural beauty is astounding when examined in detail.

Built on three floors, this tower keeps the cool breeze blowing even in the harsh summers. The cool breeze from the top of the temple pool, The sculptural technology can be directly experienced as it redirects towards the direction of the tower