Appointment of Chief Priest (Thantri)
With the blessings of Lord Ayyappa and Lord Maha Ganapathy, Kent Ayyappa Temple Trust is delighted to announce the formal appointment of Thantri Brahmasree Suryakalady Suryan Jayasuryan Bhattathiripad (Mr. Jayasuryan Kaladymana Suryan of Suryakalady Mana, Kerala, India) as the Chief Priest (Thantri) of Kent Ayyappa Temple.
This significant appointment has been made with the unanimous consent of the Temple Trustees and with heartfelt prayers that the divine grace of Lord Maha Ganapathy and Lord Ayyappa guide and bless him in fulfilling his noble duties.
Issued on: 5th September 2025
Place: Kent Ayyappa Temple, Rochester, United Kingdom