This is where the earlier Thirukoneswaram temple was situated The old temple was destroyed by the Portuguese in 1624 on Tamil New Year in April. And this new temple was built fifty years ago. And daily pooja is performed, where the old temple used to be. Thirukoneswaram is situated in the direction of Rameswaram, accoring to Thirukoneswaram chief priest Sivasri, Sivakugarajah Kurukkal