Situated on the northern slope of the hill, the temple is about 45 m above ground level. A major portion of the hill is covered by reserve forests. The temple houses two images in black stone, called goddesses Varunai and Karuani, sitting together. A perennial spring flows nearby. The temple is approached by a flight of steps. The thick mango groves on both the sides of the stone-steps add to the beauty of the place. Inscriptions belonging to ancient period are seen in the caves of the hills.

The main celebration is a three-day fair conducted in connection with the Sankranti festival in June. The temple is about 32 km from Bhubaneswar, the state capital.