the Kodimaram as also Vimanam are places where the power of the deity in the temple is consecrated simultaneously

In the Agama System, the Kodimaram as also Vimanam are places where the power of the deity in the temple is consecrated simultaneously.. In a period where worship and entry into the temple were limited, the people denied entry and worship could get the blessing of the deity by having darshan of the flagstaff or the Vimanam.. The Divine insignia has to be hoisted in the flagstaff, if the Brahmotavam is conduted.. The base of the flagstaff also provides the main place were the limit of entry of some demigods, and inferior deities is stopped, especially during utsavams.. To be short the flagstaff has the same status as the deity at the Garbhagriham.. To understand the nuances, we will have to discuss the various rituals for hoisting the flagstaff during jeernodharanam, and the various ritual during brahmotsavam, either according to Sivagama or According to Vaikhanasa agama will have to be discussed in great detai.. In the tantra system of Kerala also major temples have kodimarams where the insignia is hoisted for utsavam.. In Some temple, they bring fresh bamboo pole every year and fix it as the flagstaff every year.. The brahmotsavm rituals are given in detail in the Site Sadagopan. Org for Vaikhanasas..