The presiding deity of the temple is known as Sankaranayanar, and a sculpture of the deity is found in the temple. The right part of the sculpture represents Shiva, and the left part represents Vishnu. The Consort of the presiding deity, Balambikai, is found in a separate shrine. The history of the temple is found in Brahadisvara Mahatmiyam and Thanjapuri Mahatmiyam.