Pathanamthitta : K Jayaraman was elected as new Sabarimala Melshanthi(chief priest) in a draw of lots that took place early morning 7.30 after Usha Pooja at the temple.
K Jayaraman is Thaliparambu native in Kannur district and featured among 10 names shortlisted for final election.
The draw was conducted in the presence of Travancore Devaswom Board president Adv. K Ananthagopan, Board member PM Thankappan, Devaswom Commissioner BS Prakash, Sabarimala Special Commissioner Manoj, High Court appointee and retired judge Justice Bhaskaran.
