Koluvu Srinivasa

This silver idol that resembles the main deity[1] represents the presiding officer for all activities and rituals in the temple.

He manages the finances and accounts, and his permission is sought before offering Bali to Nityasuris like Garuda, Hanuman and Vishvaksena on the Balipeetham.

After the morning Thomala Seva or (Abhishekam (on Fridays), the accounts of the previous day is closed and submitted to the lord.

Koluvu Srinivasa is brought to the Tirumamani mantapam (inside the sanctum sanctorum) and seated on a silver-plated chair with a canopy of gilt umbrella presented by the Maharajah of Mysore.

After the ritual, the utsava murti with his consorts (Malayappa swami) are taken in a palanquin decorated with flowers; this ceremony is open to public.