One of the greatest appreciations or awards that an artist/scholar can get is the "Veerashringhala" (Vīrasringhala or Golden Bracelet), from the temple, given by the unanimous approval of the scholar body of the temple. Guru Mani Madhava Chakyar is the youngest and last person to get the Vīrasringhala from here. Small pots of ghee are offered to the presiding deity Shiva and are placed on steps leading to the sanctum. These are called "Neyyamrithu" in Malayalam. Men are allowed to enter the shrine at any time, but women are allowed only after 8 PM.