The much-anticipated selection process for the chief priests, known as ‘melsanthi,’ of the revered Sabarimala Ayyappan Temple and the Malikappuram Devi Temple is now officially scheduled. Aspiring candidates for these esteemed spiritual positions will undergo their crucial interviews on October 3rd and 4th.
These significant interviews are set to begin promptly at 9 a.m. on both days, taking place at the Travancore Devaswom Board headquarters in Thiruvananthapuram. The Travancore Devaswom Board, which oversees these temples, confirmed the dates in a statement released on Tuesday, marking an important step in appointing the new custodians of these ancient shrines.