Stewards of the Yagnam
Our Team
The lineage of devotees and ritualists who serve at Sree Ayyappa Temple, Yeshwanthpur — from the Temple Tantri and Melshanti to the Sthapati and Kshetra Palaka Sangha.
Patrons of the Yagna are recognised on a dedicated page → Kshetra Samrakshakaru
Spiritual lineage
Temple Leadership
The permanent spiritual and administrative leadership — Tantri, Mel Shanti, Khel Shanti, and the Dharmadhikari (President).
- Phase 1
Temple Tantri
Hon. Brahmasree Tharananaloor Padinjaremana Padmnabhan Namboodirippad
The Temple Tantri — Spiritual Architect of the Sree Kovil. Guides every Tantric ritual and consecration in the Vastu-Shilpa lineage of the Tharananalloor Padinjaremana family.
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- Phase 1
Temple President & Dharmadhikari · Maha Yajamana
Hon. Sri. C. V. Nair
Temple President and Dharmadhikari — the Guardian of Dharma. Has guided 28 years of devotee-led Shrama. In the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna he also serves as the Maha Yajamana.
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- Phase 1
Melshanti — Chief Officiating Priest
Hon. Brahmasree Oonvanpallimana Ajith Namboothiri
The Melshanti of Sree Ayyappa Temple — the chief officiating priest in the Parashurama Kshetra tradition. Leads the daily worship and the central rituals of the Naveekarana Kalasam under the guidance of the Tantri.
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Temple operations
Kshetra Palaka Sangha
The group of trustees and senior devotees responsible for the daily operations of the temple. Headed by the Dharmadhikari.
Members of the Kshetra Palaka Sangha will appear here as the temple confirms profiles.
Yagna roles
Yagna Committee
Roles specific to the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna — including the Sthapati / Shilpi (Master Builder) and the Maha Yajamana.
Temple staff
Priests, Cooks & Administration
The temple's daily staff — priests who perform the rituals, cooks who prepare prasadam and Annadanam, and the administrative team.
Staff profiles will be added with the temple's approval.
Join the Yagnam
Become a Yajamana
A Yajamana is the one in whose name the sacrifice is performed. By contributing to the Kshetra Nirmana Yagna — through Sankalpa, Shrama, or Seva — you join the lineage.
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