T. M. Narayanan Namboothiri has been selected as the Melshanthi (chief priest) of Guruvayur Temple for a six-month term starting April 1. T.M Narayanan Namboothiri of Thekkuparambath mana sreenilayam at Cherpulassery in Palakkad will take charge on March 31st night.
His name was selected by current chief priest Moorthiyedath Mana Sudhakaran Namboothiri through a draw of lots held after the temple’s mid-day puja. Out of 49 applicants, 35 were shortlisted. Before officially taking charge, Narayanan Namboothiri will spend 12 days inside the temple in fasting and prayer. After taking charge, he will stay in the temple and perform daily rituals without leaving until his term ends.
