PN Mahesh selected as new chief priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple

Oct 18, 2023

N Mahesh of Putillath Mana in Enanallur near Muvattupuzha has been appointed as melshanthi (chief priest) of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala.

"Why Brahmins are prevented from applying to Melshanthi posts," Kerala HC

Dec 03, 2022

At a time when a row over alleged discrimination and casteism in the appointment of Sabarimala 'melsanthi' (head priest) has erupted in Kerala for...

Restricting Sabarimala 'melshanti' post to Malayali Brahmins contravenes Constitution: Petitioners to Kerala HC

Dec 04, 2022

At a time when a row over alleged discrimination and casteism in the appointment of Sabarimala 'melsanthi' (head priest) has erupted in Kerala for...

Devotees throng Sabarimala Temple for annual Mandala-Makaravilakku pilgrimage

Nov 17, 2025

In the presence of Tantri Kandararu Mahesh Mohanaru, the sanctum sanctorum was opened at 5 PM on Sunday. Melshanthi Arun Kumar Namboothiri opened the...