8th State-Level Urala Sangamam
Date: February 12, 2026
Venue: Satsanga Sabha Mandapam, Edneer Mutt, Kasaragod
Organizer: Akhila Kerala Kshetra Devaswom Urala Sabha
Inauguration and Spiritual Essence
The conference was held at the holy Edneer Mutt, a prestigious seat of the Shankaracharya tradition. H.H. Sri Sri Sachidhanantha Bharathi Swamiji blessed the gathering by performing the lighting of the Anugraha Deepam.
Presided by: Sri K. Kunhimadhavan Kanakathidam (State President, Urala Sabha).
Inaugurated by: Sri K.N. Unnikrishnan Namboothirippad (Chairman, Koodalmanikyam Devaswom Uralma Yogam).
Welcome Address: Sri C.K. Venugopal.
Core Resolutions: Reclaiming Temple Rights
The Sabha presented a historic resolution demanding that temple administration be returned to the Uralars.
Key points included:
Legal & Historical Mandate: Administration belongs to the Uralars—those granted authority by law, history, tradition, and divinity.
Critique of Political Interference: The assembly observed that political leadership within Devaswom Boards has led to “anarchy and abandonment” (arajakathavam and anadhathavam) in temple affairs.
Freedom of Worship: The Devaswom Department must show the maturity to return administrative rights to the original families as protected by the Constitution.
Demands to the Government
The Sabha urged the State Government to recognize its role as a trustee only, not an owner.
Property Rights: The Government has no authority to sell, donate, or reassign temple lands—including those submitted by devotees—under the guise of land reforms.
Cultural Sanctity: Temple management must be led by those with unwavering faith to ensure that everyone, from Thantris to the cleaning staff, is treated with dignity.
Distinguished Speakers & Representatives
The meeting was addressed by a wide range of leaders from across the state:
- Sri K.C. Manavarma Raja (Kasaragod District President, Urala Sabha).
- Sri Gopalakrishnan Adiyodi.
- Om Shakti Sri Dakshinamurthy Swaroopananda.
- Sri Sreekanth Karabhattathiri (President, Sree Raghavapuram Sabha Yogam).
- Sri Hari Perkundil Perikamana Vadhyan (Secretary, Sree Raghavapuram Sabha Yogam).
- Sri Edakkad Shambhu Namboothiri.
- Sri Keezhedam Raman Namboothiri.
- Sri Sreedhara Bhatt Mallam.
- Sri K. Parameswara Pidaran.
- Sri P. Govindan Namboothiri (District Secretary, Yogakshema Sabha).
- Sri Jayanarayanan (Brahmana Samajam).
- Sri Sushobith Krishna (Maippad Kovilakam).
- Sri Irival Ramadas Vazhunnavar (Treasurer, Urala Sabha).
- Sri Venugopala Panicker.
- Adv. Devan Namboothiri.
Closing Ceremony (Samapana Sammelanam)
Inaugurator: Sri K.V. Surendran (Chairman, Malabar Devaswom Board Area Committee).
Resolution Presentation: Sri Ganesh Prasad Puthumana presented the formal resolution draft.
Keynote Note: Sri K.P. Narayanan Namboothiri (Former President, TTK Devaswom) emphasized that temples must remain “Dharma Sankethams.”
Vote of Thanks: Sri Madathil Mellissery Vasudevan Namboothiri (State General Secretary).
Origin of the Sabha
The Akhila Kerala Kshetra Devaswom Urala Sabha was started by the initiative of the Sree Raghavapuram Sabha Yogam. The organization continues to act as a committed vanguard to establish a legal framework where temple administration is returned to the hands of the faithful and the hereditary trustees, ensuring the protection of temple customs and Kerala’s spiritual heritage.