Thus chthonic hero Amphiaraus was propitiated and consulted at his sanctuary. The Theyyam deities propitiated through cock-sacrifice will not enter such shrines. She was propitiated by libations poured with the left hand. One sage, Maandhata, propitiated Lord Shiva with intense prayers. Devotees believe that if Ganesha is propitiated, he grants success, prosperity and protection against adversity. The war goddess Kottravai was propitiated with elaborate offerings of meat and toddy. Manasa then propitiated the god Shiva, who told her to please the god Krishna. Arjuna propitiated Dattatreya and was favoured by him. The hymn says that Dattatreya is propitiated easily by simply remembrance. Although the Emperor propitiated to the god, the effects were not immediate. The sun spirit, capable of rendering service or causing harm, also must be propitiated. It was propitiated at every meal along with the other household "numina".