It is built in the typical Kerala architectural style. And this temple is famous all over India for the Palpayasam, the daily offering of deliciously sweet milk porridge. Pallipana is performed by Velans (sorcerers) once every twelve years in this temple. Paintings of the Dasavatharam (the ten incarnations of Lord Vishnu) are on display on the inner walls of the Chuttambalam. Ottanthullal, a satiric art form originated by the poet Kunchan Nambiar, was first performed on the premises of this temple. This temple is situated fifteen km south of Alappuzha.
