The land is surrounded by Coorg forests and Kerala Plantation Corporation which runs over 2,200 hectares (5,400 acres).
A community called Kudiyanmaar also lives here, speaking a mix of Tulu, Kannada and ancient Malayalam.
The temple stands for part ancient Thulunad, later called as Ombatham Naad which is from present Odayamchal to Chettimaani.
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