Bhaktavatsalar is the presiding deity of ground temple while Vedagireeswarar adorns the hill temple. The four hills represent the four Vedas. Several other legends abound here, so do the number of names for this shrine. Two devotees in the form of birds are still believed to partake food offerings atop the hill at a specific time each day. This hill is also believed to be a part of the Sanjeevani hill brought by Hanuman.
Lightning strikes adorn the temple, per tradition.
Manikkavacakar has visited this temple and composed verses in its praise. Inscriptions from the Pallava period are seen here. There are several shrines to Vinayakar here. There are several fine mandapams dating back to the Pallava period, as well as gopurams from later periods. There are 12 theerthams, several colorful festivals and traditions here.