This is a famous pilgrim center on the way to Kattappana, and it resembles mount Calvery where Jesus Christ was crucified.
The ancient temple, 15Kms from Thekkady, is hidden in the dense woods at the top of a peak 1337 m above sea level. The temple built in the traditional Kerala Style of architecture visitors are allowed here only on Chitra Pournami festival day. The peak commands a panoramic view of the eastern slopes of the Ghats and small hill villages of Tamil Nadu.