India News | PN Mahesh Selected as New Chief Priest of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa Temple

Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) [India], October 18 (ANI): PN Mahesh of Putillath Mana in Enanallur near Muvattupuzha has been appointed as melshanthi (chief priest) of Sabarimala Lord Ayyappa temple in Kerala.

P G Murali of Poongat Mana near Guruvayur has been selected as chief priest of the adjacent Malikappuram Devi temple in Sabarimala.

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Mahesh P N is currently working as the chief priest of Paramekavu temple in Thrissur and P G Murali is currently working in Ayyappa Swami temple, Hyderabad.

Travancore Devaswam Board has selected the chief priests through a draw of lots from the panel of priests shortlisted.

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They will be appointed for a term of one year. This year's Sabarimala pilgrim season will start on 17 November 2023. (ANI)

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