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 |
Specialities | 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 |
Awards | 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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |
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 |