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'Kantararu Maheshwararu' (July 12, 1928 - ) was born in Chenganoor, Kerala in a devout Hindu Brahmin noble family called ''Tazhamon.'' He is the Supreme Priest of Sabarimala. Tazhamon family is said to be the descendants of disciple of Parashurama.
He is married to Devaki devi and has 3 children. His son Kantararu Mohanaru and his brother's son Kantararu Rajeevaru are also priests of Sabarimala. Sabarimala is one of the biggest pilgrim centers in the world with 5 crore devotees visiting every year. The pilgrimage center was recently criticized in the world media for not allowing women to enter. When controversies erupted in Sabarimala, Kantararu Maheshwararu, who usually never appears before public, had to come to forefront and reply to the world. Both the Jaimala Controversy and tantri controversy were months long headlines in Indian media.
Talking to BBC, he denied jaimala entering the temple and also defended the millennium old custom of not allowing women between the age of 10-50 to the holy shrine. He also defended his son Kantararu Mohanaru in the controversy. He and his grandson Rahul Easwar were criticised in the Indian media for 'discriminating woman'. But they were of the strong opinion in favour of the tradition.
According to Indian law and the Supreme Court of India, Tantri (supreme priest) is the person who has the final authority to decide on temple related issues. The Supreme Court in a case dates back to mid 90's also ruled in favor of Kantararu Maheshwararu, judging his word is the final one. Recently When the Indian Supreme Court asked Kantararu Maheshwararu about his opinion on 'women entry', he replied in the negative and affirmed the authority of tradition. When he was interviewed by different Asian media about the 'discriminating women', he replied "there are many temples where only women are allowed, the media is quoting and seeing things out of context. The tradition of sabarimala should not been seen in the backdrop of gender bias".
For crores of Ayyappa devotees, it was unfortunate and sad times for one of the most respected religious figures in India, Kantararu Maheshwararu. The cases regarding Tantri, Jaimala and 'Women entry' are still pending in High Court and Supreme Court of India.
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu on BBC
★ - Sabarimala Controversy,CNN-IBN
★ - Sabarimala controversy in Yahoo
★ - Sabarimala Controversy on Deccan Herald
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu to Calcutta media
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu to CNN-IBN
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu takes on Travancore Devasom Board
★ - CNN-IBN video questioning claims of Jaimala
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu on International media defending Sabarimala
★ - Sabarimala Supreme Priest tells Indian Supreme Court that women will not be allowed in Sabarimala - Southasianmedia
★ - Indian Supreme Court intervenes in Sabarimala Issue - International media
He is married to Devaki devi and has 3 children. His son Kantararu Mohanaru and his brother's son Kantararu Rajeevaru are also priests of Sabarimala. Sabarimala is one of the biggest pilgrim centers in the world with 5 crore devotees visiting every year. The pilgrimage center was recently criticized in the world media for not allowing women to enter. When controversies erupted in Sabarimala, Kantararu Maheshwararu, who usually never appears before public, had to come to forefront and reply to the world. Both the Jaimala Controversy and tantri controversy were months long headlines in Indian media.
Talking to BBC, he denied jaimala entering the temple and also defended the millennium old custom of not allowing women between the age of 10-50 to the holy shrine. He also defended his son Kantararu Mohanaru in the controversy. He and his grandson Rahul Easwar were criticised in the Indian media for 'discriminating woman'. But they were of the strong opinion in favour of the tradition.
According to Indian law and the Supreme Court of India, Tantri (supreme priest) is the person who has the final authority to decide on temple related issues. The Supreme Court in a case dates back to mid 90's also ruled in favor of Kantararu Maheshwararu, judging his word is the final one. Recently When the Indian Supreme Court asked Kantararu Maheshwararu about his opinion on 'women entry', he replied in the negative and affirmed the authority of tradition. When he was interviewed by different Asian media about the 'discriminating women', he replied "there are many temples where only women are allowed, the media is quoting and seeing things out of context. The tradition of sabarimala should not been seen in the backdrop of gender bias".
For crores of Ayyappa devotees, it was unfortunate and sad times for one of the most respected religious figures in India, Kantararu Maheshwararu. The cases regarding Tantri, Jaimala and 'Women entry' are still pending in High Court and Supreme Court of India.
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★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu on BBC
★ - Sabarimala Controversy,CNN-IBN
★ - Sabarimala controversy in Yahoo
★ - Sabarimala Controversy on Deccan Herald
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu to Calcutta media
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu to CNN-IBN
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu takes on Travancore Devasom Board
★ - CNN-IBN video questioning claims of Jaimala
★ - Kantararu Maheshwararu on International media defending Sabarimala
★ - Sabarimala Supreme Priest tells Indian Supreme Court that women will not be allowed in Sabarimala - Southasianmedia
★ - Indian Supreme Court intervenes in Sabarimala Issue - International media
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