First, the legend. After the Great Milk Churning, Lord Vishnu told Mahalakshmi to go to Mylapore to Brugu Rishi. So she went and was born to Brugu as his lovely daughter. Bruguputri she was called ; also Mayuravalli. Mayur in Sanskrit is மயில் in Tamil, the connection to Mylapore. Vishnnu came to Mylapore and married her. There is a very ancient Koil in Mylapore for Sri Adikesava Perumal, along with Mayuravalli Thayar. Over 1500 years old. There is a sannadhi for the third Alwar (AZHWAR) named பேயாழ்வார் here. Near this temple there is another ancient temple - for Sri Srinivasa Perumal - Alamelu Manga Thayar. When we were in Karpagam Avenue, we used to visit these beautiful temples once in 15 days. Then after 6-7 years we were blessed to visit yesterday evening on the way to Bhartiya Vidya Bhavan for the drama. Not a drop of water in Koil குளம். There used to be lot of water in this famous kulam. As we walk 250 metres, we reach the Bhavan. We entered and sat in the 5th r...