[2] Many parts of the temple complex is attributed to the Cholas, while the present masonry structure was built during the Nayak during the 16th century.

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

Vinayaga, who had a smaller rat mount, circled his parents Shiva and Parvathi three times and sought the fruit.

Since he is believed to have come around (called valam in Tamil) his parents at this place, it came to be known as Thiruvalam, which with time became Thiruvallam.

According to another legend, a priest in the temple was troubled by a giant named Kanja as he brought water from the nearby Kanjan mountain every day.

The shrine of Valambigai, the consort of Shiva facing West is located in the Mahamandapam leading to the sanctum.

The image of Vinayagar is sculpted on a square base and a Padma peeta and sported holding a mango in his trunk.

[4][7] In modern times, the temple is maintained and administered by the Hindu Religious and Charitable Endowments Department of the Government of Tamil Nadu.

The temple rituals are performed four times a day; Kalasanthi at 8:00 a.m., Uchikalam at 12:00 a.m., Sayarakshai at 6:00 p.m, and Arthajamam at 8:00 p.m.. Each ritual comprises four steps: abhisheka (sacred bath), alangaram (decoration), naivethanam (food offering) and deepa aradanai (waving of lamps) for Vilwanatheswarar, Itcha Sakthi and Parasakthi.

The ten day Brahmotsavam during the Tamil month of Masi is the most important festivals of the temple.