The moolavar Valvil Raman is in a reclining posture, called Bhujanga Sayanam and the Thayar Hemambujavalli - Potramaraiyal. The Theertham is Jatayu Theertham and the Vimanam Sobana Vimanam.
As per sthala puranam the temple is located at the spot where Lord Rama has rested after offering moksham to Jatayu. The idol of Sri Sita is not seen with the moolavar in the sanctum, as this temple represents the state where Ravana separated Lord Rama from Sri Sita. There is a separate shrine for Bhooma Devi. The Utsava vigraha has chaturbuja and Lord Rama gives darsan with sangu and chakram. Mandangudi, the birthplace of Tondaradipodi Azhwar is about 2 Kms from this shetram. The Ahobila Mutt is administering this temple and there is a Brindavanam dedicated to the 19th Jeer Sri Maha desikan.The annual Brahmotsavam is being celebrated during the Tamil month of Panguni.
