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The Hindu
The Hindu
National
Special Correspondent

T.M. Krishnachandran new melsanthi of Guruvayur temple

Thrissur

Thiyyannur Krishnachandran Namboodiri, 37, has been selected as the new melsanthi of Sreekrishna Temple, Guruvayur.

He was selected by a draw of lots at the temple from shortlisted candidates for the post. Outgoing melsanthi Thekkeppatt Jayaprakashan Namboodiri drew the lot. The six-month term for the new melsanthi will begin from April 1.

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