The priest blesses the devotee by putting on his head the Shadgopura. This is a miniature Gopuram, or the temple gate, with the feet of the god made on it. This is especially available for those devotee who are unable to enter the sanctum sanctorum and consequently cannot touch the feet of the God.

The priest blesses the devotee by putting on his head the Shadgopura. This is a miniature Gopuram, or the temple gate, with the feet of the god made on it. This is especially available for those devotee who are unable to enter the sanctum sanctorum and consequently cannot touch the feet of the God.