There were many groups of people working with temple matters.
Here are the most important of them:
1. Sabhayar – They were members of the Sabha and were the most powerful Brahmins.
2. Bhattas and Chattirs – the Brahmin scholars and students connected with the temple salas.
3. Tantrikal - They were the Santiadikal
There were also non-Brahmins working in the temples.
These are the important ones:
1. Pothuval – General Secretary of the Temple
2. Akapothuval – In-charge of the internal matters of the temple.
3. Purapothuval – In-charge of the external matters of the temple
4. Variam – Committee for the supervision of temple work; Thottavariam means Committee supervising the garden.
5. Kottikal – Those who beat the chenda (tom-toms, or drums).
6. Nanka/Nakachi – Female Dancers
7. Chakyars - Male dancers
8. Adikkumavar - Sweepers
9. Wakidumavar - Distribute fire wood
