The temple of Lord Prasanna Venkatachalapathiy lies on top of Perumalmalai, 960 feet above ground level in Pachamalai hills and has 1532 steps.
Thousands of devotees take part in the Girivalam procession around the Perumalmalai hillock on all full-moon days. There are seven hillocks to cross.
Lord Prassana Venkatesa Perumal gives darshan in Kalyana Kolam with Thayaars in the Temple. Goddess Alar Mael Mangai Thayaar has a separate shrine.
Lord Govindharaja Perumal in lying posture has a temple at the foot hill.
There is an Idol of Lord Narasimha with 12 hands and with Hiranyakasibu on His lap and tearing his stomach.
As per the request of Karikaalan - Lord Venkatesa Perumal left His footprints (Perumal Paatham) and The Paatham Imprints are near Thayaar sannidhi.
