The temple's white walls and red-tiled roofs create a stunning Indo-Portuguese architectural fusion. It is perched atop a hill with a view over Kavalem's charming village, rich green fields, and countryside. The temple complex is quite extensive and contains a number of smaller shrines and halls that serve a variety of functions.
The main shrine of the temple is dedicated to the goddess Shantadurga, and it is decorated with beautiful carvings and paintings. The shrine is also adorned with lamps and flowers, which are offered to the goddess by the devotees. The temple also has a smaller shrine dedicated to the god Vishnu, who is believed to be the husband of Shantadurga.
Apart from the main shrine, the temple complex also has several smaller shrines dedicated to other gods and goddesses. These include shrines dedicated to the god Ganesha, the goddess Saraswati, and the god Shiva. The temple also has several halls that are used for various purposes, such as performing arts and cultural activities.
