Archive · 8 Nov 2025
Former Chief Secretary K Jayakumar to Head Travancore Devaswom Board
A former top government official in Kerala, K Jayakumar, who has a lot of experience managing the Sabarimala temple, is going to become the head of the board that oversees temples.
The government decided to appoint him because there have been some problems, like accusations of gold theft.
They hope his experience will help fix things and make people trust the temple board again.
His appointment is expected soon, and he will be responsible for the temple's administration.
Former chief secretary K Jayakumar is set to become the new president of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB).
Jayakumar has significant administrative experience in Sabarimala.
The LDF government's decision comes amid an alleged gold loot controversy at the Sabarimala temple.
His appointment is seen as an attempt to resolve the ongoing row and bring in a more acceptable figure.
The official order appointing Jayakumar is expected to be issued shortly.
- Who
- K Jayakumar, former Kerala Chief Secretary
- What
- Appointed as the President of the Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- When
- Official order likely to be issued soon.
- Where
- Sabarimala temple administration, Kerala
- Why
- To bring in an acceptable leader with experience in Sabarimala administration and to put an end to the ongoing controversy over alleged gold theft from the Sabarimala shrine.
LDF Government
Public/Devotees
Appointment Rationale
LDF Government
The LDF government appointed K Jayakumar due to his extensive experience in Sabarimala administration and to end the controversy over alleged gold theft.
Public/Devotees
Devotees' trust needs to be rebuilt, ensuring contributions are used properly.
- Appointee
- K Jayakumar (Former Kerala Chief Secretary)
- Position
- President, Travancore Devaswom Board (TDB)
- Appointment Rationale
- Government aims to end ongoing row over gold theft allegations and leverage his experience in Sabarimala administration.
- Experience
- Handled Sabarimala administration as devaswom secretary, chief devaswom commissioner, and chairman of the HC-appointed high-powered committee.
- Government
- LDF government
