The Soorakudi temple is on the outskirts of the city, about 10 km from Karaikudi on the road to Kanadukathaan and the Chettinad railway station. The beautiful temple gets its name from the Soorai shrub, a medicinal plant that grows here.
The temple has ten vimanams and two gopurams. The sculptures, including the idols of the diety are beautiful decorated and intricately carved. The local people here have very high regard for these sculptors, and they believe that they have supernatural powers