The
Dhwajasthambha Mandapam houses the Dhwajastambha (a wooden flagpole encased in
gold) and the Bali Peetha (seat for food offering).
A
peculiar feature of the Mandapam is that it is covered (unlike in other
temples) to facilitate the conduct of rituals in all weather conditions.
The relative positions of the Dhwajasthambha and
the Bali Peetha are in accordance with Vaikhanasa Agamic traditions