Job at a glance: Chanakyapuri Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple, about 6 km from Secunderabad (Hyderabad, Telangana), is looking for a Head Priest (Pradhana Archaka). Salary ₹25,000 per month plus family accommodation.

DetailInformation
PositionHead Priest (Pradhana Archaka)
TempleChanakyapuri Sri Ayyappa Swamy Temple
LocationAbout 6 km from Secunderabad, Hyderabad, Telangana
Salary₹25,000 per month
AccommodationAC room, a house to stay with family, gas connection
Outside pujasAllowed (priest may perform pujas outside the temple)
Temple timings5:30 AM – 10:00 AM and 5:00 PM – 8:00 PM
SupportAn assistant priest is available
Contact7975683803

Duties and temple routine

  • Daily Ganapati Homam is performed at the temple.Wednesdays and Saturdays see larger crowds of devotees, as it is an Ayyappa temple.Morning and evening pujas within the temple timings above, with the help of the assistant priest.

Eligibility

  • Good puja vidhanam (ritual procedure) and clear mantra uchcharana (chanting).Good conduct and a clean background.Knowledge of Hindi is required, as the temple is in an urban area with devotees from many states.Priests from the Kerala or Tamil (Ayyappa / Agama) tradition are preferred, as stated by the temple committee.

Why the post is open

The present priest has received another job and is leaving; he is willing to continue until 31 October 2026, so the committee would like a new head priest to join soon. The temple committee describes the temple as very well managed.

How to apply

Interested priests should contact the temple directly at 7975683803. HinduTone is not the employer and does not collect applications or fees — please confirm all details (salary, accommodation, duties) with the temple committee before relocating, and never pay anyone for a job offer.

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