The six headed Subramaniyan Swami is decorated in a traditional Kalamkari style, one of the most popular style of painting in South India. He is shown sitting on a peacock with one hand blessing the devotees.His ten hands are holdng different objects. A rare smile is visible on his face.

Kalamkari is an exquisite ancient craft of painted and printed fabrics. It derives its name from Kalam meaning Pen, and Kari meaning work, literally Pen-work. It is hand painting as well as block printing with vegetable dyes. Kalamkari art has evolved through trial and error over the last 3000 years. Techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation.

Kalamkari art has evolved through trial and error over the last 3000 years. Techniques of craftsmanship in Kalamkari were handed down within the families from generation to generation. Both Masulipatnam and Srikalahasti villages in Andhra Pradesh are recognised as major centres for Kalamkari Paintings.
No chemical dyes are used in Kalamkari style of painting. Vegetable dyes are used to create paintings on fabric.