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The moolavar is Devanathan in a standing posture and the Thayar is Hemambujavalli also known as Vaikuntanayaki. The Utsavar is called Moovaragiya Oruvan - a manifestation of Brahma, Vishnu and Siva. The Theertham is Seshatheertham created by Adisesha and Vajra Theertham by Garuda. The Vimanam is Suddhasatva Vimanam.

The Aushadagiri hillock adjacent to the temple has the shrine for Hayagriva - the embodiment of knowledge and learning. Vedantha Desikar is believed to have worshipped Garuda and obtained the image of Hayagriva, which is installed in this temple.

The legend has it that Adisesha the serpent mount of Lord Vishnu created this shrine. The place where Vedantha Desikar lived is preserved as "Desikan Tiru Maaligai".The annual Brahmotsavam is celebrated in the Tamil month Chittirai. Maasi Makham and the birth of Desikar during Purattasi are celebrated in a grand scale.