A post called Kamba Thadi made with copper is at the entrance of the shrine.  Close to this are shrines for Lord Vinayaka on the south, Madurai Veeran and Navagrahas on the north, Muneeswara shrine on the rear south Karuppanasami, Kaliamman and Durga in the north.

Devotees pray for child boon.  It is also believed that praying to Kottai Mariamman effectively relieves the devotees from sickness, small-pox, prolonged illness and disabilities.

It is noteworthy that Dindigul district has all the Vasthu aspects to its advantage.  It is also historically famous.  The fort built three hundred years ago is still afresh and majestic.  It is said that that there was an underground passage to Palni which Tippu Sultan used many a time, according to history.  The temple is behind this serene environment behind the fort., hence the Goddess is named Kottai Mariamman.

Mariamman graces in a sitting form with 8 hands.  She holds snake, trident, skull and bell in the right hand, bow, a bowl and weapons on the left.

During the 18^th century, there was only a small peeta and the idol of the deity.  The army men of Tippu Sultan built a small mutt and installed the idol, which today is the Kottai Mariamman and guardian deity of the people of Dindigul.  There are three special entrances to the temple.  The processions are arranged through the front entrance.  Other entrances are close to the Fort.  The temple celebrates a 20 day festival each year.