Suhanjana Gopinath: Newly-appointed female Odhuvar

Suhanjana Gopinath (right) receives her appointment order from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin.

Suhanjana Gopinath (right) receives her appointment order from Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin. Source: Suhanjana Gopinath

Suhanjana Gopinath, made headlines after Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin appointed her as a female priest / Odhuvar about a week ago. She is the second woman to become an Odhuvar. Odhuvars have priestly status and they chant at Hindu temples.


Kulasegaram Sanchayan talks to Suhanjana Gopinath about her appointment and about her interests.


 

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