 The temple has a central shrine and is framed by an extensive grass lawn.The arcades leading to the main shrine have many kiosks, selling religious paraphernalia such as incense, candles, rosaries, flowers, robes, sandals etc., and various restaurants and tea shops.The sanctum sanctorum, where the large Mahamuni image is deified, is a small chamber and has a roof covering made up of seven "pyatthat" meaning tiered roofs (derivative of the Sanskrit word "prasada").