ARULMIGU VENUGOPALA SWAMY TEMPLE, KOTTAIMALAI
(FORT MOUNTAIN)

Huge Stone Flag Staff 
  The renovated temple has a huge stone flagstaff running into several feet height.  At the bottom of this beautiful flagstaff, sculptures of Garudalvar, Hanuman, the weapons of Lord Vishnu viz. conch and chakra are engraved. There is a spacious hall in front of Moolavar Sannathi.  There is a separate shrine for a Thayar (sacred mother).
Vimanams of Swamy and Thayar
 Though there is no RajaGopuram the Moolavar Sannathi and Thayar Sannathi are having Vimanams. 
Hall with Ornamental Pillars
     In front of the Moolavar Sannathi there is a spacious hall consisting of ornamental stone pillars.   Beautiful pictures are engraved on this pillars.
Temple Theerthams
At both sides of the temple theerthams are located in creeks found in between huge rocks.  Water in one of the these theerthams is used exclusively for the Abishegam.
Stone Inscriptions and the well
  A big square shaped well surrounded by rocks is located on the way to the temple.  The water from this well was once used by the pilgrims. The stone inscriptions of Sambuvarayar chieftains are found at the entrance of the dilapidated fort.
Poojas
     Poojas are performed once in a week during Saturdays.  Poojas are also performed during special occasions such as Tamil New Year Day etc.
Renovation Of The Temple
     The temple has been renovated by Sri VenuGopalaSwami Kainkaryam Trust.