Shanghumugham beach is considered as the ‘Arattukadavu’ of Sri Ananthapadmanabhan - the presiding deity of the city.

[5] His Highness the now-titular Maharaja of Travancore leads the procession with the royal sword in hand while escorted by members of the royal family, armed guards, temple authorities, mounted police, and officers.

After the ceremonial bath at Shanghumugham, the idols are taken back in procession, thus marking the conclusion of the festival.

[9] Coastal erosion along the Thiruvananthapuram coastline has caused significant reduction in the beach area.

A study from 2022 found that the region including the Shankumugham beach observed an erosion of 4.73 meters per year.