It is under the administrative control of the union territory of Pondicherry and several historical hangovers of French influence are evident. This is the only temple in Kerala where theyyam, the ritual dance form of North Kerala, is performed daily. The temples nonconformist nature is also evident in the unusual custom of offering dried fish and toddy to the deity. For an example of medieval temple architecture, visit the Truchabaram Vishnu Temple at Taliparambu. Said to date back to the 10th century, this temple offers sights of stone walls, murals and woodcraft work.
Accommodation is available at lritty, near the sanctuary.