Sugreevar Theertham is an important shrine that is situated on the way to Gandhamadana Parvatam, close to the Doordarshan Kendra. The theertham is dedicated to monkey king Sugreeva, who became friend of Lord Rama and played an important role in the war against Ravana and rescue Goddess Sita.
According to the Hindu sacred epic Ramayana Sugreevar was the King of monkey army and had assisted Lord Rama during the Lanka war to put an end to demon Ravana and rescue Goddess Sita who was in his capture.