The temple hosts one of the four original Ganesh shrines of Kathmandu valley.

This design choice is also responsible for naming the locality "Maru" which literally in newari language means "does not have".

The entire exterior of temple is plated in gold and is surrounded by bars at the present moment.

The temple hosts the holy shrine of Ganesh or Ashok Vinayak.

Right across the narrow road where the temple is, you will find a mouse which is known as a loyal bahan of the god Ganesh.