Lord Muruga appeared for Sage Agasthya as a bangle seller called Valayal Chetty, and hence the place is Chettikulam.
Kannagi of Silappadhikaram fame is said to have calmed down after her fury at Madurai and settled here as Madurakaliyamman.
The view from top is very relaxing and splendid, particularly if you go up in the afternoon.