the temple is one of the 108 ayyappan temples in kerala. its main idol, ayyappan is oriented to the east so that offerings can be made. other idols are bhagavathi and lord siva. the temple's festival, "thalapoli" is celebrated on the last saturday of the month of dhanu. the temple is owned and managed by the zamindar family of padinjarepat nambiar clan. temple pond is situated to the east of the premises.