The place Dindigul is also famous for its Vasthu aspects. Dindigul fort is well-known for its beauty and grandeur. It is believed that there was an underground passage to Palani from there which was used by Tipu Sultan. The temple is situated just behind this fort, which is called “Kottai” in Tamil, and hence the deity is named Kottai Mariamman. Mariamman is gracefully seated with eight hands. She has a bow, a bowl, and weapons in her left hand, and a snake, trident, skull, and bell in her right. 

At the shrine's entrance is a copper-made post called Kamba Thadi. Nearby temples include those dedicated to Lord Vinayaka on the south, Madurai Veeran and Navagrahas on the north, Muneeswara on the back south, and Kaliyamman, Durga, and Karuppanasami on the north.  Devotees pray here for the blessing of children. It's also thought that praying to Kottai Mariamman will help his followers overcome illnesses including smallpox, chronic illness, and disabilities. This temple has a deeper installation of the bottom of the idol than other places. On the fifth day, shortly after the new moon day in the month of Masi (February to March), a 20-day festival will be held in the temple. In some years, the celebration goes on for 30 days. You can visit the temple every day from 06:00 am to 11:00 am and from 05:00 pm to 08:00 p.m.