The Mayiladuturai temple is believed to have been in existence since the ancient times when the rajas were ruling. The temple is said to have been of great significance during the medieval period when the Medieval Cholas were reigning. Some of the megalithic stones of black and white color were found in the place, where the temple is currently located. Mayiladuturai was initially believed to have been found or discovered by the saint of the seventh century, who was named Sambandar, who was part of the Tanjavur royal family. Initially imposed by the Brahmins that belong to Kannada, Telugu and Maratha religions, the place of Mayiladuturai was then transferred to the Nagapattanam district of the Tamil Nadu state. The temple was constructed by the ancient rulers who found the stones that were rather ancient and dated back to the olden times. The king of the time called the Astrologer to study the same and the astrologer was of the opinion that the temple was in existence since many years. Hence it was constructed again in the same place according to the historical, mythological and astrological theories.