Rights and privileges of Thachudaya Kaimal

(See section 31) Rights and privileges of Thachudaya Kaimal (1) . When the Kaimal goes to the Temple for worship he is entitled to take an escort with a sword, to blow conch and to take lights. (2) . He can ring the Temple bells and worship the Deity from the sopanam steps and receive thirtham and prasadom from the Mesanthy direct. (3) He can take his bath in the thirtham tank (4) . He is the person present Koora and Pavithrom to the Thanthries before the commencement of the Utsavom festival annually. (5) . He is entitled to accompany the Deity when taken out for Pallivetta and Arat procession during Utsavom (6) He is the chief religious authority to clear all doubts in connection with the internal management of the Temple in matters of religion. (7) When the Kaimal dies, purification ceremony should be performed in the Temple and the cremation ceremony should be performed by Brahmins. A Kalabham ceremony should also be performed in the Temple on the anniversary of the death of the Kaimal.