The deepa-stambham, as seen in many other Vishnu temples of Tamil Nadu ... lower left hand is around the waist of Goddess Lakshmi. The utsava-murti (processional deity) of this temple is ...
Measuring approximately 1.5 ft, a standing idol of Lord Vishnu and a 1-foot-tall seated idol of Goddess Lakshmi, alongside a joint idol depicting both deities, were discovered at a depth of 15 ft.
The name Sowriraja Perumal literally means ‘Vishnu with long tresses ... The main image of Goddess Lakshmi is known as Krishnapura Nayaki while the utsava-murti is called Kannapura Nayaki.