Only when the mahanaivedya is being presented is the goddess shut off from public view by a screen. This is a precaution against any evil eye falling on the offerings to the devi. But this is a regulation arising out of practical considerations of convenience. No restrictions based on ritualistic ground are imposed here on the darshan. People are constantly trickling in and out, and at all the three times of worship, kakadarati, afternoon worship, and shejaarati a good number of people are present.
Visitors come from near and far and in addition there are regular local visitors.