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The chief deity of this temple is Manjunatha.

At the north of the temple there are seven ‘Kundas’ ( ponds ), consisting of holy water. At the North –East of the area, holy water flows out of a small tunnel, designed as a cow’s head, known as ‘Gomukha Teertha’ . The holy water is said to be flowing in from ‘Holy Kashi’, as River Ganges, also known as ‘Bhagirathi Teertha’.

After donating everything to ‘Brahmanas’, Parashurama started meditating to please Lord Shiva. Parameshwara was pleased by his devotion and said, “Hey Parashurama, I reside at Rasakoopa which is in Suvarna Kadali Vana. Go and offer your prayers for Me there”. 

But, at that time Suvarna Kadali Vana was immersed in the ocean. Parashurama, with his divine powers, brought it out of the ocean and worshipped at Rasakoopa for a long time. 

At last the ‘Trimurthies’, combined their divine powers and took the form of ‘Sri Manjunatha’ and fulfilled Parashurama’s desire.

The ’Sapthakoti Mahamanthra’ of seven Crore holy hymns, converted themselves into the seven holy kundas(ponds). ‘ Shiva Pushkarni ‘ is the most popular among them. At the same time, the holy Ganges i.e., Bhagirathi teertha started to flow from north east side of the temple.

In the history of the place, they have explained the advents of well-known saints viz., Mathsyendranatha, Gorakshanatha  and Chowranginatha. 

It has been explained, in the books that, Mathsyendranatha, an incarnation of Lord Shiva came to ‘Swarna Kadali Vana’ while returning from Sathi Rajya along with queen Mangala, an incarnation of Goddess Parvathi and His favorite disciple/student Gorakshanatha. 

There they were welcomed by the remaining disciples. At that time, Mathsyendranatha, decided to establish one ‘Shiva lingam’ in Suvarna Kadali Vana. So He told his disciple to go to Kashi and bring a ‘Shiva Lingam’. 

But, Gorakshanatha couldn’t bring the Shiva Lingam at the specified time. So, Mathsyendranatha started meditating. As a fruit of his meditation and to the surprise and happiness of all the saints there emerged a ‘Shiva Lingam’ at that place. 

After this, the Shiva Lingam, which was brought by Gorakshanatha from Kashi was of no use. So, it was kept near the holy water. 

Behind the temple of Manjunatha, on to the west is the temple of Goddess Durga. To the Northern side is the temple of Lord Ganesha.  

In front of the temple, at a height there are 7 water ponds. There's a garden surrounding the ponds. There is a natural spring  on the backside of the temple. It is called as Gomukha. The water from this spring is let into 7 ponds and devotees wash themselves in the ponds  before entering the temple.