The excerpt of ‘Khandava-dahanam’ from Mahabharata depicts the origin of Evoor Temple. Lord Brahma advised Agni-Deva (God of Fire) to swallow the herb-rich Khandava Forest, as a remedy to Agni’s chronic stomach ailment. But presence of Takshaka, the Serpent Kind and Lord Indra’s friend, was always a hindrance for Agni to swallow the forest. Lord Indra every time saved the forest from the impending disaster by sending thundershowers to extinguish the fire. The frustrated Agni, in the disguise of a Brahmana, sought help from Krishna and Arjuna who were visiting the place. Krishna and Arjuna agreed to help the Brahmana. At this time, Kanva Maharshi who more lived in the nearby area arrived there to save his Arca Murty’ (a four-armed image of Mahavishnu) from the imminent fire. Lord Krishan granted a boon to Kanva that the Murty will be saved from the fire. Soon Agni started swallowing the Khandava forest. Lord Indra sent thundershowers to resist Agni from engulfing the herb-rich forest. As promised to Agni, Lord Krish advised Arjuna to build a “Sharakoodam” (shelter of arrows) to complete ‘Khandava dahanam’. After getting cured from the ailment, the grateful Agni sough Lord Krishna’s permission to install the Murty in a new temple to facilitate permanent worship. As instructed by Lord Krishna, Arjuna fired an arrow to find out the location. At the place, where the arrow landed, a new temple was consecrated. Lord Krishna filled his divine power into the Murthy and Arjuna performed the first pooja after the *Prana-Prathishta*. A ‘Murthy’ of ‘Bhoothanathaswamy’ (‘Kiratha Murthy’ form of Lord Siva) together with ‘Yakshi Amma’ (Devi Parvathy) were consecrated as the Sub -Deities. The ancient trees roofing them are the survivors of Khandava-forest.