Lord Shiva is represented as Mayuranatheshwarar and Goddess Parvati as Abhayambika. It is said that Parvati manifested herself in the form of Mayura or Pea-hen and worshipped Shiva. A bath in the river Cauvery which flows near this town, in the month of Tula is considered very sacred. The temple has a massive tower at the entrance and several vast halls and subsidiary shrines within the enclosure. The Kalyana mandapam has finely carved pillars and excellent sculpture.