Utsava murti

[7] The metal images of utsavar, or the utsava murtis, are usually placed in the sanctum sanctorum during the day time of worship.

During the last worship practice, called Ardhajamam in South Indian temples, there is a lengthy proceeding when sacred verses praising the deities are recited.

Panchaloha is a term for traditional five-metal alloys of sacred significance used for making Hindu temple icons.

The festive images are carried out in various palanquins or mounts, with figures of a peacock, elephant, Garuda, or large chariots.

[11] During the Kumbabhishekam, or the coronation event, the temple is renovated, while the mulavar image is moved to a temporary location.

[13] The temple prakarams and streets accommodate an elaborate festival calendar, in which dramatic processions circumambulate the shrines at varying distances from the centre.