The temple is considered to be symbolic of Dravidian culture. The Siva Jyothi Lingam faces the west. The main consecration of Siva Jyothi, a combination of Siva and Shakthi, represents the ancient mode of worship followed in the Sangha period from BC 500 to AD 2. Mahakavi Shakthibhadra, the founder of Chenneerkara Swaroopam and the author of Aaschryachoodamani, is believed to have given up the name Rama from his name, Ramabhadra and adopted Shakthi in its place after performing worship here. The Sidha Sadyojathan and his companion started from Pallickal and reached more Kuttiplavu in Aikkada. Sadjyotha went to Changa's house, and his companion went to Thekkumpuram. Sudha drank the water offered by the lady of the house and went to Choorakunnil mountain for meditation as suggested by her. He disappeared. The people who came to the mountain the next day felt the effulgence of Lord Siva there. The Kochu mala at the base follows Dravidian, Koula, Saiva and Buddhist traditions of worship. The most important offering is a set of betal leaves. Climbing the mountain, Guruthy and Muhoortha oottu are important offerings. Oorali, a powerful representation of Dravidian culture, used to be worshipped here. The rituals of Patayani and Malaunarthal, which were performed here in ancient times, have been revived. One unique offering here is Aayiram kay nivedyam. Devotees bring Poovan bananas that have been cultivated in their own compounds and offer 1000 of them before the Lord on the 41st day of the Mandala period. Ganapathy, Bhuvaneswary, Rakshass, Yogeeswaran, Karinkali Moorthy, and serpents are consecrated here. Offering of Malar (fried paddy), Jaladhara, Rudra sooktha archana, Mruthyunjaya homam and Panthiru nazhi are important here. The annual festival is on the day of the star Chothi in the month of Kumbham.