The incident came to light when the priest of the Karupparayan Temple in Thirumalainaicken Palayam found the head and leg portion of a diety damaged following which he lodged a complaint with the police.
Idols of Naga (snake) and Horse, where people take vow and make offerings for fulfilling their wishes, were also found thrown at a distance from the original place.
Investigations were on, police said.