<p>Jayaraman Namboothiri K of Kannur Malappatam Keezhutril Illam was selected as the new 'melsanthi' (chief priest) of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.<br /><br />Also, Hariharan Namboothiri of Indamturuthi 'mana' at Vaikom in Kottayam district was selected as the chief priest of Malikappuram Temple on Sabarimala premises.<br /><br />The selections were conducted through a draw of lots from among those cleared through screening. The term of the chief priests will be for one year from the pilgrimage season beginning in November.<br /><br />Preparations for the pilgrimage beginning from November 16 have already begun.</p>
<p>Jayaraman Namboothiri K of Kannur Malappatam Keezhutril Illam was selected as the new 'melsanthi' (chief priest) of Sabarimala Ayyappa Temple.<br /><br />Also, Hariharan Namboothiri of Indamturuthi 'mana' at Vaikom in Kottayam district was selected as the chief priest of Malikappuram Temple on Sabarimala premises.<br /><br />The selections were conducted through a draw of lots from among those cleared through screening. The term of the chief priests will be for one year from the pilgrimage season beginning in November.<br /><br />Preparations for the pilgrimage beginning from November 16 have already begun.</p>