Ayurvedic physician, YouTuber, vlogger, and singer are some of the attributes of the new Melshanti of SreeKrishna temple
Ayurvedic physician, YouTuber, vlogger, and singer are some of the attributes of the new Melshanti of SreeKrishna temple
An Ayurvedic physician, who is additionally a Youtuber, vlogger, and singer, is going to be the following head priest or Melshanti of Kerala’s well-known Sreekrishna temple in Guruvayur right here.
Thirty-four-year-old Kiran Anand Kakkad, hailing from a lengthy line of clergymen and who was practising Ayurvedic medication in a Russian Ayurveda clinic in Moscow for six years, was chosen as the following head priest of the temple final week by a draw of tons. He will assume cost subsequent month for a interval of six months.
“It is by God’s grace, His blessings, that I have this fortune,” he informed PTI.
However, earlier than he may even apply for the place he needed to first bear a number of pariharas and pujas “to nullify the bad or evil effects on our body while we are abroad”, he mentioned.
According to customs, these going to international lands will not be permitted to be half of temple rituals or actions within the perception that their our bodies would have suffered some evil results since it will be troublesome to carry out nityakarma (each day rituals) whereas overseas, he mentioned.
On being requested why he left a profitable six-year profession in Russia, Kiran mentioned that it was as per his father’s needs.
“I come from a long line of priests. My father is a priest too. We are one of the four othikkan families in the Guruvayur temple. So as my father is getting old, he asked me to return, to take over the othikkan duties,” he mentioned.
Othikkans are a class of clergymen who carry out each day rituals, like abhisheka or pantheeradi puja, within the temple.
Besides taking on from his father, he additionally has plans to open an Ayurvedic clinic.
With him being appointed as Melsanthi, his clinic plans have been shelved for now as throughout his six-month tenure, he must keep within the temple.
Krian, who was taught the assorted prayers, rituals and Vedas from a very younger age, is additionally skilled in Carnatic music and the mridangam, a percussion instrument. “I received training in music from four gurus,” he mentioned.
On why he opted for Ayurvedic medication, he has an attention-grabbing story to inform.
“I think it is my destiny. My parents underwent a specific Ayurvedic treatment regime called Pumsavana for having a male child. My maternal uncle had knowledge of medicines and treatment that could make that happen. As I was born subsequent to such an Ayurvedic treatment, I wanted to make it my profession,” he mentioned.
At the identical time, he didn’t hand over on his ardour for music and integrated it into his career. Therefore, apart from being a panchkarma specialist, he is additionally a music therapist.
Apart from music remedy, he has sung in music albums, cowl songs and in addition manages a YouTube channel alongside together with his spouse, additionally an Ayurvedic physician.
On his YouTube channel, you’ll find songs sung by the couple, their journey video logs, their experiences in Russia, and health-related suggestions.
