Pulikkal Shankarodath Kovilakam is an ancient family clan following the
traditions, beliefs, and rituals of Hindu Kshatriya system.
The “Thirumanassu” who is elevated to the position “Ambotti Thampuran”
among the family members of Shankarodath Kovilakam holds the main role
of Chairman / Managing Trustee in the trust. The present Ambotti
Thampuran is HH Manavendravarma Yogathirippad Thirumanassu.
The most prominent “Thamburatti” among the Thamburatti’s of the
Kovilakam is ennobled to the position of “Veliya Kettilamma” and becomes
the second trustee. The present “Veliya Kettilamma” is Mallika Varma
Kettilamma.
The temple Melshanthi who takes care of the Kovilakam and Temple
precincts with devotion is given the position of “Kettilayyappan” and
becomes the third trustee. The current Melshanthi is Kshamanandha
Sharman also known as Ayyappan Thirumeni.
The composition of Shankarodath Kovilakam also known as Shankarodath
Swaroopam is as follows.