Archive · 17 Sep 2025
Sudhakaran Namboothiri Named Guruvayur Temple Chief Priest
Sudhakaran Namboothiri is going to be the new top priest at the Guruvayur Temple!
They picked him using a lottery, which happened after a special prayer at the temple.
He's 59 years old and comes from a place called Murthiyedath Mana.
Before he starts his job, he will spend 12 days praying inside the temple.
He will live at the temple during his time as chief priest, doing the daily duties.
His job will last for six months, and he can't leave the temple during that time.
It's a very important job in the temple!
Sudhakaran Namboothiri will be the next chief priest (melsanthi) of the Guruvayur Temple.
He was selected through a lottery.
He will take charge on September 30 and serve for six months.
He is from Murthiyedath Mana at Sreekrishnapuram in Palakkad.
He will observe 12 days of bhajanam before taking charge.
- Who
- Sudhakaran Namboothiri will be the next chief priest.
- What
- He was selected as the melsanthi (chief priest) of the Guruvayur Lord Krishna Temple.
- When
- He will take charge on September 30 and serve for six months.
- Where
- Guruvayur Temple, Kerala.
- Why
- He was selected through a lottery.
- New Chief Priest
- Sudhakaran Namboothiri
- Temple
- Guruvayur Lord Krishna Temple
- Term Length
- Six months
- Start Date
- September 30
- Selection Method
- Lottery
- Applicants Shortlisted
- 51