The Gopuram of this temple rises majestically to a height of three tiers, its ornate stone facade facing eastward to greet the rising sun each morning. Just outside the temple walls, a stone nandi and altar stand as symbolic guardians and sites for ritual offerings. Within the temple's inner sanctum, the presiding deity manifests as a divine 'Swayambhu Linga' - a self-manifested representation of God Shiva that bestows blessings and grace upon devoted worshippers. On certain auspicious days during the Tamil months of Purattasi and Panguni, the sun's rays align perfectly to illuminate the Linga. In a unique depiction, the temple features a rare representation of Dakshinamurthy, seated in the 'goshta'; the walls surrounding the sanctum, holding a veena (stringed musical instrument). Notably absent are the Sanakadi sages who traditionally accompany Dakshinamurthy, making this a highly unusual sculptural composition that draws musicians to offer reverential abhishekams (ritual bathing). Nearby, one finds a statue of Bikshadanar. On the rear temple wall, in the place typically reserved for Lingothbhava, there is instead a representation of Sankara-Narayanan, a syncretic form blending Shiva and Vishnu. The temple prakaram (circumambulatory path) additionally houses a sannidhi dedicated to Venugopala accompanied by his consort Rukmini.

The 'Artha Mandap' of the temple complex features an area known as the 'Deva Sabha', which is supported by four ornately carved artistic pillars. This sacred space is believed to be the divine abode of Lord Shiva, who resides here in his majestic form as the supreme ruler and king of all creation. In a south-facing sannidhi, stands the revered female consort deity Mekalambikai. She is depicted in a magnificent standing posture, adorned with four divine hands that symbolize her immense power and grace. Devotees who have experienced the profound grief of losing a child come to this temple with unwavering faith, seeking the blessings of the compassionate goddess to conceive again. They offer yellow garment to the Goddess and perform dedicated worship at her shrine, believing that their sincere devotion will be rewarded with the gift of a healthy child blessed with longevity. On every full moon night, a special puja is conducted at Mekalambikai's sannidhi, drawing fervent devotees from far and wide. Newlywed couples also participate, earnestly praying for the boon of virtuous and prosperous offspring to grace their lives.