This Shiva temple, oriented towards the east, presents a simple entrance that lacks the traditional gopuram typically associated with such structures. It comprises two prakarams, with 'Indra theertham', the sacred water body of the temple, situated outside its confines. Along the banks of this pond, there are two sannidhis dedicated to Vinayaka and Muruga. The entrance is embellished with vibrant depictions of Rishabaruda, Vinayaka, and Subramania alongside Valli Deivayana, leading into an extensive pillared corridor. The outer prakaram does not contain any sannidhis, and its gateway provides access to the inner prakaram, which features a nandi, a balipeetam, and a dwajasthambam. Within the inner mandapam, adjacent to the 'goshta' dakshinamurthy, lies the sannidhi for Siddhi Vinayaka, while another sannidhi for Vinayaka, known as 'Kanni Vinayaka', is positioned next to the primary four nayanmars in the inner prakaram. The sannidhi for Gajalakshmi replaces the traditional Arumukha, while the opposite mandapam contains a sannidhi for Subramaniya, followed by those for Bhairavar, Sani, and Chandra. In the inner mandapam, to the right, is the 'Palli-Arai', serving as the resting quarters for the deities, alongside the south-facing sannidhi of the female consort deity depicted in a standing posture. Above the Ambal sannidhi, the upper section of the hall features intricately carved representations of the twelve zodiac signs, enhancing the temple's artistic and spiritual significance.

The presiding deity at this temple, Kannayiranathar, manifests as a naturally formed 'swayambhu linga' with a distinctively elongated 'Baana'. The surface of this sacred linga is adorned with numerous indentations resembling eyes, a striking feature that lends credence to the deity's name, which translates to "the one with a thousand eyes." Within the hall in front of the sanctum, we can see the exquisitely crafted idol of Chandrashekar and the Nataraja Sabha. Additionally, the temple houses a collection of 'urchava' idols, portable deities that are carried out during festive processions, including representations of Pradosha Nayaka, Asthradeva, Valli, Deivanai, Subramanya, Somaskanda, and Vinayaka. The 'Goshta Murthas' include Narthana Vinayaka, Dakshinamurthy, Lingothbhava, Brahma, and goddess Durga. As part of the temple's daily rituals, the sacred substances of 'Vibuthi' (holy ash) and 'kumkum' (vermillion powder) are distributed only after the mesmerizing ceremony of 'Deepa Aradhana', where oil lamps are waved in circular motions as an offering of light to both the presiding deities.