Incumbent president Swami Sathchidananda loses the Sivagiri Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust board election
22 October 2026
Swami Sathchidananda, the incumbent president of the Sree Narayana Dharma Sanghom Trust at Sivagiri, was defeated in the election to the trust's 11-member board.
The official panel he led still won a majority on the board.
Six members of the outgoing board were re-elected, including general secretary Swami Shubhangananda and Swami Sharadananda; five sannyasis are new to the board.
The new board will choose the next president, general secretary, treasurer and other office-bearers.
Board size:
11
Members re-elected:
6
New members:
5
Why it matters for exams: Sivagiri and the institutions founded in Sree Narayana Guru's name are core topics of Kerala's renaissance history in PSC papers.
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In plain words
Sivagiri Madhom Sivagiri Mutt — The monastery at Varkala founded by Sree Narayana Guru.