Agni was under the hold of ezharai sani when he had missing some of his energy due to the following factors. Agni took part in yaga performed by Dakshan who was father-in-law of Lord Shiva. The main objective of performing yaga by Dakshan was to offend Shiva. Agni had also been affected with dosha when the wax palace was burnt with the purpose to destroy the Pandavas. Fire (Agni) interceded to Lord Shiva at this place to get returning his energy. Lord Shiva gratified him here & therefore known as Agnesswarar. There is a tale behind how this temple is so essential for Saneeswaran praise. Saneeswaran is just a planet that has effects on the individual according to his karmas (deeds). However, individuals misinterpreted and terrifying the very discuss of the name. Ezharai Sani or the 7.50 % period interval when the planet molds its malefic impact on the native of the horoscope is a terrifying peroid. In the same way ashtama Sani is feared. Saneeswaran did not like this and he appealed to the Lord that he should not be blamed accountable or attributed for doing his allocated process. Master Shiva was satisfied with Saneeswaran and conferred him the tittle Saneeswaran here. No other planet has the tag Easwaran connected. He instructed Saneeswaran to remain at this temple as Pongu Sani and bless the enthusiasts.