The temple has Lord Rama as principal deity, facing the east, who is in a four-armed form, Chathurbahu.

The Sreekovil (sanctum sanctorum) is in a circular shape, covered by copper with a golden finial on the top.

[2] The temple is accompanied by 3 other nearby shrines dedicated to Lakshmana, Bharatha and Satrughna, located within a radius of 3 km (1.9 mi).

[3] A visit to these four temples during the Karkidaka or Ramayana month is popularly known as Nalambala Darshanam, which brings about achievements and blessings to the devotees.

[definition needed] It is concluded by the aarattu ceremony on the Thiruvonam star, performed in the Amanakara Bharata temple pond.