Constructed in the Tamilian style of architecture, the temple is believed to have been built during the Cholas period in the 10th century.

The temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Endowment Board of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

[3] The exact year of building could not be ascertained from the inscriptions, but the stone structure of Chandramowleeswarar shrine in its current form, is built during the time of Chola king Aditya I (870–907 CE).

Theerthavari, the sacred bathing of the presiding deity during the auspicious days in the Tamil month of Puratasi (September - October).

The temple has another inscription in the second precinct during the time of Uttama Chola (970-985 CE) for the maintenance and worship of Chandramowleeswarar and Varadaraja Perumal afforded to four able men.

[6] In modern times, the temple is administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The temple has a seven-tiered Rajagopuram, the gateway tower that pierces the rectangular wall that houses all the shrines.

In fact, none of main features of the temple—the Rajagopuram, flag post, Nandhi—are on a straight line and are found slightly away from one another.

As at other Shiva temples of Tamil Nadu, the priests belong to the Shaivaite community, a Brahmin sub-caste.

There are other common festivals like Shivaratri, Vinayaga Chaturthi, Vijayadasami and Karthigai Deepam celebrated in the temple.

Tirugnana Sambandar, a 7th-century Tamil Saivite poet, venerated Chandramowleeswarar in ten verses in Tevaram, compiled as the First Tirumurai.