The temple opens at 5.00 am in the morning and after Uchha pooja the temple will be closed at 12 noon. The temple opens again at 5 pm. The Deepaaraadhana is performed after 6.00 pm and the last pooja, the Athazha pooja takes place at 7.45 pm.
| MORNING | NOON | EVENING |
|---|---|---|
| Nada Thurakkal 5.00 am Kanikku Thurakkal(opening) 5.00 am – 5.30 am Vazhippadu samarppanam 6.00 am Natravat Pooja 6.30 am – 7.10 am Panthiradi Pooja 8.10 am – 8.30 am |
Ucha Pooja 9.30 am – 10.45 am Nada Adakkal (closing) 12.00 noon |
Nada Thurakkal(opening) 5.00 pm Deeparadhana after 6.00 pm Athazha pooja 7.10 pm – 8.30 pm Nada Adakkal (closing) 8.30 pm |
Thanthri – Chief Priest
There are four Thanthris belonging to four Illams such as Poonthottathil Pudayoor Mana, Eruvesi Pudayoor Mana Edavalath Pudayoor Mana and Naduvath Pudayoor Mana. The present Thatris are Brahmasri P.P.Vasudevan Namboodiri, Brahmasri P.P.Pandurangan Namboodiri, Brahmasri E.P.Harijayandan Namboodiri , Brahmasri E.P.Kuberan Namboodiripad and Brahmasri N.P.Narayanan Namboodiri.
While men are allowed to enter the Nalambalam always, woman are allowed only after the Athazha pooja in the night. At this time the Lord is supposed to be happy in the company of his consort, Parvathi, and pleased to grant the desires of His devotees whom pray to Him with humility and sincerity and 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.