Lord Rama appears with a crown (kridam) on his head, for the pleasure of sage Bharadwajar, even before he became the king of Ayodhya. Hence, He is known as Mudikondan Kothanda Ramar in this temple.He then blessed Bharadwajar and left for Ayodhya.

According to Ramayanam, Rama sent Hanuman to His brother Bharathan to tell him that He was on His way and asking him not to jump into the fire. Hanuman returned after giving the message but found that Rama had had his dinner without him. Angry, Hanuman sits in front of Rama, instead of at His feet. There is a separate sanctum for Hanuman in this temple.

Lord Ranganatha blessed Rama by giving darshan to Him at this place, which is one of the important features of this temple. Usually, Ramar temples face south - this is due to the request of Vibhishana that he should always see Rama. But at this temple, as Rama gave darshan to sage Bharadwajar with his crown before taking charge as king, He faces east.

One can pray to the Lord here for good health, wealth and knowledge. Another speciality of this temple as per Hindu mythology is that couples who have separated would get united if they worshipped here. Generally temples for Rama are constructed facing South so that Vibishana, after his cornonation following the end of Ravana could ever worship Rama in the North. But the Mudikondon Temple is facing east as Bharadwaja Rishi wanted to have a Darshan of Sri Rama with Sita and Lakshmana with his crown. Instead, Sri Ranganatha shrine is installed facing South. The tank is behind the temple. Hanuman shrine is opposite to that of the Lord. The idol of Sri Rama is so beautiful with a slight bending holding the bow.

The important festival for this temple is on the third Saturday of Purattasi. Sri Rama Navami utsavam is also celebrated for 10 days.