Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam Announces New National Office Bearers

Kochi | In a significant development aimed at strengthening its spiritual and service initiatives nationwide, the Sabarimala Ayyappa Seva Samajam (SASS) announced its new National Team of Office Bearers for the term 2025–2028. The announcement was made during the organization's two-day National General Body Meeting, held at the Bhaskareeyam Convention Centre in Kochi.

The meeting saw the presence of senior dignitaries, state and district representatives, and key leaders from across the country. The newly appointed national team reflects the organization’s continued commitment to inclusive leadership, regional representation, and devotion-led service.

Key Appointments Include:

1. KummanamRajasekharan - Thiruvananthapuram - Patron

2. T.B. Shekhar - Tumkuru, Karnataka - Trustee & Patron

3. S.J.R. Kumar - Kochi - Trustee & Chairman

4. R. MuruganSelvan - Mumbai - Working Chairman

5. NaayiniBuchi Reddy - Hyderabad - Trustee & General Secretary

6. Prakash G Pai - Mumbai - Trustee & Treasurer

7. Erode Rajan - Kozhikode - Trustee & Vice Chairman

8. AnanthaVaman Nayak - Hubballi - Vice Chairman

9. Durai Shankar - Chennai - Vice Chairman

10. S. Vinodkumar - Kollam - Trustee & Jt. General Secretary

11. C. Prabhakaran - Karnavati - Jt. General Secretary

12. Girish Gopinathan Nair - Mumbai - Jt. General Secretary

13. SrinivasaPrabhu - Kochi - Co-Treasurer

14. M.C. Shajakumar - Kozhikode - Administration Secretary

15. MaanuRaajan - Pune - Public Relation Secretary

16. Swami Ayyappadas - Thodupuzha - Trustee

17. V.K. Viswanathan - Aluva - Trustee

18. Dr. P. Ganesan - Delhi - Secretary

19. N. Muthukrishnan - Mumbai - Secretary

20. Rajan Babu - Pune - Secretary

21. M.K. Aravindakshan - Angadippuram - Secretary

22. Ajith Krishnan - Ahilya Nagar - Secretary

23. Dr. N. Jayaraman - Bengaluru - Trustee

24. V. Jayachandran - Ranipet - Trustee

25. Vijayakumar K.B - Bhopal - Secretary

This 25-member national team will lead and coordinate the organization’s core initiatives, including the Sabarimala pilgrimage support services, Annadaanam programs, Ayyappa Yogams, and various Dharma Seva activities across India.

In his closing remarks, National Chairman Shri S.J.R. Kumar emphasized the Samajam's unwavering dedication to selfless service, unity, and spiritual guidance under the blessings of Lord Ayyappa.

The newly appointed Public Relations Secretary, Shri Maanu Rajan, issued the official press release, calling upon Ayyappa devotees and well-wishers to extend their continued support and cooperation in all upcoming spiritual and social endeavors.