 KP Padmanabha Menon writes in the Malabar histories about the authentic account of the country exchange treaties held at the Mukha mandapam of Thaliyil Siva temple.The Neerazhi Palace (Changanassery) at Puzhavathu and Talikota Kovilakam (Thaliyanthanapuram) in Kottayam are the main residences of the Thekkumkur kings.Initially, the Maharaja lived in Venimala and Manikandapuram, which continued until the royal residence was moved to Neerazhi Palace.