The Rajagopuram of this temple has five stages.

Those who come to have darshan in this temple need not strain themselves by observing strict vows like fasting.  One need not come in person also.  The belief is that just by remembering Siruvapuri Murugan, a person gets what he desires, like a person  attaining Mukti just by thinking of Tiruvannamalai.  To worship here is good for those who wish to construct a new house.

The specialty of this place is the peacock made in emerald stone.  The Prime Deity Balasubrahmanya is about 4.5 feet height and appears in standing posture.  Opposite him is the sanctum of Saint Arunagirinathar.  It is of significance to note that all the god-images except that of Muruga are sculpted in emerald stone.  On the right side of Lord Muruga is the sanctum of Annamalaiyaar and Unnamulai Ambal.  Between them stand Lord Muruga and his spouse Valli hand in hand and grace us – this is a special feature and a rare sight. The belief is to worship this Bridegroom of Valli on the Poosam star day, one gets married  quickly, because it is said that the wedding of Valli and Murugan happened on the Poosam star day.  At Tiruttani, the wedding of Valli is performed on the Poosam star day of Maasi month.

After the ‘Pattabhishekam’ Lord Rama sent away his pregnant wife Sita because of the people’s abuse. Lava and Kusa were born there. Lord Rama then performed ‘Aswamedha Yaagam’.  To perform a Yaagam without the wife is against the rules prescribed for conducting the Yaagam.  So, the Yaaga horse sent to different countries was imprisoned and tied up.  Since the horse did not return Lord Rama sent Lakshamana to release it.  Hence Lord Rama himself went in person and got released the horse.  This is the information of the Ramayana period.  This historical information can be got in the Thiruppugazh song that two small boys confronted Rama with bow and his retinue in this victorious place.  The history of this holy place says that both Lava and Kusa fought with Lord Rama and that place is Siruvapuri alias Chinnampedu.  Siruvar+ ambu+etu became Chinnampedu. ‘Pedu’ is the quiver.

Kai kotutha kai (Hand that gave hand):  Murugamaiyaar, a Muruga-devotee who lived in this sacred place was always in meditation of Lord Murugan.  Her husband who doubted her chastity, cut off her hand.  But she continued to be in meditation.  Lord Muruga appeared before her and graced her.  Her hand got attached and she regained her original physical self..