Constructed in the Dravidian style of architecture, the present structure of the temple is believed to have been built during the Kongu 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.

Muruga is believed to have dug a spring with his Vel, the spear and worshipped Shiva at this place.

He has revered many Shiva temples in South India in his verses compiled as the Seventh Thirumurai.

[2] The temple is believed to have been built by the Kongu Cholars, with 68 recorded inscriptions from the king Vikrama Chola I seen on the walls of the sanctum and around the precinct.

It is classified as Kokkudi Koil, a temple built in a place surrounding flower garden.

There are sculptural depictions of Sundarar on the walls showing him in three different emotions of anger, humiliation and happiness.

[1] Brahmotsavam celebrated during the Tamil month of Maasi (February - March) for Sundarar and Mahashivaratri festival being the most prominent.

There are other common festivals like Thaipoosam, Annabhishekam, Kanthasashti and Karthigai Deepam celebrated in the temple.

[1][7] Sundarar, an 8th-century Tamil Saivite poet, venerated Thirumuruganatheeswarar in ten verses in Tevaram, compiled as the Seventh Tirumurai.