Call for non-Brahmin priests sparks debate in Kerala

The call of the Nair Service Society to appoint priests from its community in temples managed by the organisation has triggered a debate whether the worshippers would accept non-Brahmin priests.......

Why this priestly community wants reservation

IMAGE: Young Namboothiris priests undergo training. Photograph only published for representational purposes. Image: Kind courtesy Finnian MM Gerety/Vimeo 'Our children score very high marks, but......

Follow traditions, enter temple: Kerala priest

In the wake of the debate over entry of non-Hindus in temples and purification ritual held in Guruvayur temple, a former Sabarimala tantri (high priest) on Wednesday suggested entry be allowed to......

'What qualifies Yesudoss for Guruvayur entry?'

In the second week of April, Dewaswom Minister G Sudhakaran fired off a letter to the Guruvayur Dewaswom Board, arguing that famed playback singer KJ Yesudoss should be allowed entry into the famed......