The main entrance lies to the east. The devotees will have to enter courtyard from behind and go before the idol. The sanctuary of Sri Subramanya Swami lies opposite to the main entrance. A Garuda pillar with silver covering towers high between the sanctuary and the newly constructed portico. It is said that the pillar was charmed and erected in order to shield the people from the flames of poison emanating from the breath of Vasuki residing inside.
Devotees have to circumambulate the shrine including the pillar.
Beyond this pillar is the outer mantapa and then the inner mantapa and finally one gets to rest one's eyes on Sri Subramanya. Naga Panchami and Subramanya Shashti are the two important festivals of the shrine that attract huge crowds of devotees.