New Melsanthis for Sabarimala and Malikappuram temples in Kerala selected
On October 17, 2024, S. Arun Kumar Namboothiri was selected as the head priest of the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala, while Vasudevan Namboothiri was chosen as the head priest of the Malikappuram Devi temple. The selections were made through a drawing of lots from a list of candidates shortlisted by the Travancore Devaswom Board. They…