SRS Thangum Illam is started with the help of Sri La Sri Chidambaram Ramalinga Swamigal Pvt. Trust to help the pilgrims of Kumbakonam which usually will be in large numbers because Kumbakonam is said to be the second highly religious town after Varanasi. Many temples in and around Kumbakonam, especially the Navagraha Temples surrounding Kumbakonam to have a traditional stay during their pilgrimage.