Lord Murugan is considered to be an all-powerful lord. People worship him to seek blessings while taking up responsibility of a leader or any other higher post. People also worship him to grant the wish of a happy and prosperous married life.

A unique fact about this temple is that it is two -tier in nature. One temple is located atop the hill while the other one lies on the ground level. The idol which resides in the main temple cannot be removed by any power and hence for the purpose of renovation a new idol had to be developed which became the basis of these two temples. Further, the architecture and construction of the two temples is such that while performing pooja, the water that falls on the idol of the upper temple reaches the idol of the lower temple too. This speaks of the amazing engineering feats in those times.

There are many festivals which are observed here in this temple. Skandasashti is the biggest festival which spans for about 7 days and is usually observed in the months of October-November. This is organized on a grand scale. Every day depicts a special episode which is unique to the history and legend of the temple. On the sixth day, the event of killing Surapadmathe demon is demonstrated. The last day is very important as the marriage ceremony of Valli with Deivanai is observed with great pomp and grandeur. This festival is the main attraction of the temple. Other noteworthy festivals observed in the temple are Krutika and Karthigai, Thirukarthigai which is usually observed in the months of November and December and Vaikasi Vikasam which is celebrated in the months of May and June. Special pooja's are also conducted on ekadashi and poornima days.