Kavalappara Thekkeppatt Jayaprakashan Namboodiri (52) has been chosen as the new Melsanthi of the Guruvayur Sreekrishna Temple. He was selected by a draw of lots at the temple from 36 candidates shortlisted.
Outgoing Melsanthi Sankara Narayana Pramod Namboodiri drew the lots. The six-month term of the new Melsanthi will begin from October 1.