This is a small village in the Kumbakonam - Karaikkaal road located at about 4 kms from Thirunaagaeswaram. One of the Ashta veerattaana kshetram. A small village which lies 4 kms to the south of Sembonnar koil in Mayiladuthurai - Poraiyaar road. This temple is situated in Mayiladuthurai - Poraiyaar road. This temple is situated 4 kms to the north east of Sembonnar koil.
Frequent buses are available from mayilaaduthurai.
This is where Bagavathi ammai , mother of Gnaanasambhandhar was born. Sung by all the 3 saints. Thilatharppanapuri became sethalapathi. Located near poonthottam which is in Mayiladuthurai - Thiuruvaaroor road. It is told that lord Rama and Lakshmana did the rituals for their father Dasaratha here and thats how the village got its name.