Thiruvananthapuram: No Parameswaran Namboothiri Kaliyakkal Madam has been chosen as the next Melasanthi (Chief Priest) in Mavelikkara Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple for a period of one year commencing from 16 November, when the annual Mandala Puja season begins.
The chief priest was selected through a draw held on Sunday morning at the Travancore Devaswom Board (Travancore Devaswom Board) at the temple Sopanam.TDB) said.
Shabhu Namboothiri Kuravakkad Illam has been chosen as the head priest of the nearby Malikapuram Devi temple.
The selection was made by selecting the lot from a panel of priests selected after interviews conducted by TDB, which manages the hill temple.
TDB said lots were drawn by the youngest member at 8 a.m. pandalam The royal family, Govind Varma.
Meanwhile, in view of heavy rains, District Collector Divya S Iyer has announced a ban on pilgrimage on Sunday and Monday in view of the possible dangers in forest areas including Sabarimala. Cotton Area.
The chief priest was selected through a draw held on Sunday morning at the Travancore Devaswom Board (Travancore Devaswom Board) at the temple Sopanam.TDB) said.
Shabhu Namboothiri Kuravakkad Illam has been chosen as the head priest of the nearby Malikapuram Devi temple.
The selection was made by selecting the lot from a panel of priests selected after interviews conducted by TDB, which manages the hill temple.
TDB said lots were drawn by the youngest member at 8 a.m. pandalam The royal family, Govind Varma.
Meanwhile, in view of heavy rains, District Collector Divya S Iyer has announced a ban on pilgrimage on Sunday and Monday in view of the possible dangers in forest areas including Sabarimala. Cotton Area.
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