The reigning deity of this temple is the infant Krishna . Paintings of the 10 incarnations of Lord Vishnu adorn the inner walls of the chuttambalam or circumambulatory. The annual festival in April draws thousands of devotees, who also gather here for a feast. The Pallipana ritual, held once in 12 years, witness’s performances by sorcerers. The temple is also renowned for its offering of palpayasam (milk and rice pudding). Kunjan Nambiar’s ottan thullal, a satirical art form, was first performed here.

Spread across 14 acres in a former rubber plantation that was previously known as Baker’s Estate, the Englishman who developed this area into a bird sanctuary would be glad to see the large number of delighted birdwatchers who gather here today. At down and at sundown, the forests come alive with a cacophony of shrill calls and cries. Night herons, Purple moorhen, Brahminy kites, teals, egrets, cormorants, darters and large Indian fruit bats have colonised these woods. There are also large populations of breeding darters, purple herons, little cormorants, Indian Shah, white ibis, local waterfowl and pond herons. Neighbouring area such as Kaipuzha Muttu, Pathiramanal, Narakathara, Thollayiram Kayal and Poothanpandi Kayal are also excellent locations for spotting birds.