As it is a disputed area, entry to the temple is only in the presence of Theni and Idukki district collectors and police chiefs.

[3][4][5] It seems that the temple originally belonged to Theni district as per States reorganization but annexed by Kerala government gradually.

Today the temple fully falls within Idukki district border though the dispute still continues.

[6] The Tamil Nadu government has shown intention to retrieve the temple back to their jurisdiction.

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