As per custom, only men enter the Naalambalam during the daytime, while women standing outside. Women can enter the Naalambalm any day after the Athazha pooja is over in the evening. It is assumed that after Athazha pooja the lord is in an aspect of a very pleased and gracious disposition accompanied by his consort goddess Parvathi and his sons Ganesha and Subrahmanya — this is considered to be the most auspicious time for women to enter the Naalambalam as they get the occasion to worship the divine couple.