The local temple, situated on the seashore, has a unique quality; that it accommodates many deities in the same compound, taking care of the diverse population of the Hindus residing in this area. They come to the temple to offer their prayers in complete harmony and peaceful co-existence!
A wall on three sides, separating it from the main road, surrounds the entire temple complex. The rear of the temple has been fenced with a thick iron railing that offers protection against anyone accidentally falling down into the rocky seashore. People often come to stand here in the evenings to watch the sun setting over the horizon and enjoy the gentle breeze with the smell of the sea in the air.
The main big gate, in the front, remains locked usually. However, a smaller gate beside it provides entry to the temple.
Inside, the complex has: - five temples, a stage, a shop, a shed, a platform built around a big tree, and houses for the staff who take care of the temple including the pundit and a tap for drinking water.
Trees surround the complex on both the sides. The Shiva temple, the biggest, is on the left side; in front of which are three miniature temples, one each for Lord Balaknath, Lord Hanuman and Lord Krishna with his ‘gopi’ Radha. These temples consist of a small compartment made of marble, on a raised platform in which rests the idols.
A small wooden shed stands on the right side of the gate for storing footwear, as the custom requires people to walk bare feet inside a temple. Next to this is a small shop that sells all the essential materials required to perform a Pooja. A temple for Lord Ayyappa stands proudly, ahead of this shop. This temple has a long corridor that leads unto the main dais.
The Shiva temple is not a great architectural feat. It looks like any other temple, but has an extended portion that serves as a hall, covered with a tinned roof. A pathway, made of smooth polished cement tiles, leads to the entrance of this temple. On the wall, to the left side of the door, is a picture of Lord Ganesha sitting cross-legged. On the right side is a picture of Lord Shiva. There is a bell hanging at the entrance that you ring before entering the temple. Enter the door, and you come to a big hall. The gentle fragrance of ‘aggarbatti’ fills the air. Ahead on a raised platform is the idol of Lord Shiva, wearing a garland of flowers around his neck. Usually, the pundit performs an ‘aarti’ here in the evenings. A row of bells hangs from the roof above and in front of the platform.
Beside this temple on the right, is a big tree. There is a circular cement platform built around it. On this platform, a ‘Lingum’ and ‘nandi’ made of stone is placed. In the front, is a big stage. This is used during the various Hindu festivals for performing short skits or plays.