During copulation, the male ejaculates through his cloacaโan orifice that lies at the base of the pseudo-penis and not the tip.
Originally, in addition to taking care of the temple and performing rituals, these women learned and practiced Sadir Bharatanatya , Odissi and other classical Indian artistic traditions and enjoyed a high social status as dance and music were essential part of temple worship.
The dedication takes place in a Pottukattu ceremony which is similar in some ways to marriage.