Unlike others who use more long-lasting and strong colors (which are chemically enhanced and artificial colors)Villagers prefer to use coloured powders which has a medicinal significance and are traditionally made like out of Neem, Kumkum, Haldi, Bilva, and other medicinal herbs.
Hasan has acted in over 15 TV serials - to name a few Kumkum, Pepsi 'A.D.A', Ghar Ek Sapna, Powder, Rishta.com and has come back to the small screen with a lead role as Mohit in the show Khotey Sikkey.
Even today, during the Brahmotsavam at the temple, turmeric, kumkum and a sari are sent from the temple to Alamelu Mangapuram, the abode of Padmavati.
Substances that are commonly used in Hindu worship include ghee, incense, kumkum, Marigold, milk, sandalwood, tulsi and vibhuti.