The legend associated with Vanabadrakali Amman Temple [10 kms from Mettupalayam] is that Paagasuran, an asura lived on the western part of this temple, who terrorized the people living there. To get rid of him Bheema, one of the Pancha Pandavas worshipped goddess Kaali and defeated Paagasuran at the end of a bloody fight.
During his death he realized his fault and requested Godess Kali to transform him into Kaaval Boodham or the protection demon. When people visit the temple they also worship the idols of Bheema and Paagasuran.
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