Thirukoviloor temple is situated on the banks of the River ‘Then Pennai’ on about 5 acres of land. The large temple complex has 3 Prakarams and a 11 tier Rajagopuram on the eastern entrance. Also present is a 7 tier Gopuram on the western entrance. The temple has about 7 Gopurams built by different kings at different times. The scale and beauty of this historic temple has to be seen to be believed. Thiruvikraman the main deity is with his left foot on the ground and the right foot towards the sky with Chanku and Chakram (his holy conch and disc) on the opposite hands of the usual. Near the left foot are Thirumagal, Mahabali, his son Namachu, Sukracharya, Sage Mrikandu, Mithravati and Garuda. Below the lifted right foot is Lord Brahma. This is one of the Pancha Krishnaranya Kshetram. The others are Thirukannapuram, Thirukannangudi, Thirukannamangai, Thirukanna Kavithalam). Sage Agastya, Arjuna and Parashurama are believed to have done penance here. There are also several Mandapams which will be illustrated in the forthcoming temple layout.