Temple Priests

Temple Priests

Poojas at the temples are performed by learned Sivacharyas from Tamil and Tantris from Kerala. .

The Sivacharyas perform all rituals (Archanans, Abhishekams Homams and Alankarams) at the Lord Vinayagar, Lord Subramania, Goddess Durga Devi, Lord Anjaneya, Lord Dakshinamurthy and Navagraha temples in accordance with the Agama Shastras,

The Tantris from Kerala perform the rituals (Archanans, Abhishekams and Alankarams) at the Lord Guruvayoorappan and Lord Dharma Sastha Temples according to the Tantra Shastras.

Name:

Shri. N.Swaminatha Sivam

Native Place

Pannapattu, Chidambaram Taluka, TN

Qualification

Completed his 6 years Sivagama Siromani course from Veda Sivagama Padasalai, Allur

Guru

“Sivagama Kalanidhi” – “Kulapathi” Dr. V.Viswanatha Sivacharyar, Allur

Awards

Obtained the title “Sivagama Siromani”

Was awarded 1st prize and a Gold coin from Sri. Kriupanandha Variyar

Was awarded “Veda Sivagama-Poorvabaha & Uthrabaha “Prathama Sreni” from Thirumala Tirupathi Devasthanam

Specialities

Poojas (Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams and Alankarams) – Specializes in Alankarams for all the deities during Festivals and Special Alankarams for Ustavar/Moolavar

Experiencce

Since 1980 working as one of the priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai
Active participation in all the FOUR Maha kumbhabhishekams of the Temples in 1980, 1991, 2000 and 2011

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Name:

Shri. B.Sambasiva Gurukkal

Native Place

Thirumangalam (Trichy Dt.)

Qualification

Completed his 6 years Sivagama Siromani course from Veda Sivagama Padasalai, Allur

Guru

“Sivagama Kalanidhi” – “Kulapathi” Dr. V.Viswanatha Sivacharyar, Allur

Awards

Obtained Title “Sivagama Siromani”

Specialities

Poojas (Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams and Alankarams) – Master in Alankarams for all the deities during Festivals and Special Alankarams for Ustavar/Moolavar

Experiencce

Since 1980 working as one of the priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai
Active participation in all the FOUR Maha kumbhabhishekams of the Temples in 1980, 1991, 2000 and 2011

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Name:

Shri. S.Swaminatha Gurukkal

Native Place

Pettavaithalai, (Trichy Dt.)

Qualification

Completed his 6 years Sivagama Siromani course from Veda Sivagama Padasalai, Allur

Guru

“Sivagama Kalanidhi” – “Kulapathi” Dr. V.Viswanatha Sivacharyar, Allur

Awards

Obtained Title “Sivagama Siromani”

Specialities

Poojas (Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams and Alankarams) – Master in Alankarams for all the deities during Festivals and Special Alankarams for Ustavar/Moolavar

Experiencce

Since 1986 working as one of the priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai
Active participation in all the THREE Maha kumbhabhishekams of the Temples in 1991, 2000 and 2011

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Name:

Shri. S.Subramania Gurukkal (Appu)

Native Place

Thiruvarur, (Tanjore Dt..)

Qualification

Completed his 6 years Sivagama Siromani course from Veda Sivagama Padasalai, Allur

Guru

“Sivagama Kalanidhi” – “Kulapathi” Dr. V.Viswanatha Sivacharyar, Allur

Awards

Obtained Title “Sivagama Siromani”

Specialities

Poojas (Archanas, Abhishekams, Homams and Alankarams) – Specializes in Alankarams for all the deities during Festivals and Special Alankarams for Ustavar/Moolavar

Experiencce

Since 1989 working as one of the priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai
Active participation in all the THREE Maha kumbhabhishekams of the Temples in 1991, 2000 and 2011

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Name:

Shri. Manuprasad M

Native Place

Palai, Kerala

Qualification

M.Sc.,  Hailing from Priestly family of Keala Namboodhiris

Guru

Brahmashree Purushothaman Namboodhiri

Specialities

Pooja of all deities and Ganapathi homam,Bhagvathi seva,Navakam,Mrityunjaya homam,Ayush homam,Sudarshanahomam, VasthuPooja, Vasthu bali,Shadathavum Pooja all abhishekams and all pushpanjali  mantras

Experiencce

7 years of experience as Priest.  Since November 2018, working as one of the Priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai

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Name:

Shri. Narayanan D.V

Native Place


Tirumaniyoor, Kandanakam, Malappuram, Kerala

Qualification

B.Com., Hailing from Priestly family of Keala Namboodhiris

Guru

Late Brahmashree Kandavaru Maheswaru

Specialities

Pooja of all deities and Ganapathi homam,Bhagvathi seva,Navakam,Mrityunjaya homam,Ayush homam,Sudarshanahomam, VasthuPooja, Vasthu bali,Shadathavum Pooja all abhishekams and all pushpanjali  mantras

Experiencce

18 Years as Priest at various temples, Since May 2021,  working as one of the Priests in the Thiruchembur Murugan Temple of Sri Subramania Samaj, Chhedanagar, Mumbai