Guruvayoor Devaswom Board Welcomes First Woman Member in Five Decades

• M U Shinija appointed to Guruvayoor Devaswom Board, marking the first woman member in nearly five decades.
• Appointment coincides with International Women’s Day, a significant moment for the Guruvayur Sree Krishna Temple's governing body.
• This is the first woman appointment since the Devaswom rules were amended in 1978, ending a 48-year gap.
• Shinija represents the Communist Party of India (CPI) on the nine-member panel.
• New Chairman A V Gopinath lauded the historic appointment, especially on International Women's Day.