Trust & Trustees
The Rock Temple Pilgrim Complex atop the hill is owned and managed by a registered public charitable trust by name “Jatayupara Sri Kodandarama Temple Trust” functioning under the able leadership of its Patron Shri Kummanam Rajasekharan as per the remarkable vision of its Founder – Param Pujaniya Swami Satyananda Saraswati Maharaj. Formed in 1965 AD, the Trust comprises of 12 members inclusive of Patron, President, Vice-President, Secretary, Joint-Secretary, Treasurer, and six members.
Objectives of the Trust are as follows:
- To preserve and propagate humanistic ideals enshrined in the Holy Ramayana;
- To build and integrate the nation to mitigate present day challenges by inculcating cultural values and dharmic principles;
- To launch various projects and institutions that advocate for womanhood and environment conservation;
- To promote historical, archeological, technical, social, and scientific research with regard to civilizational linkages and cultural roots during the period of Holy Ramayana;
- To organize meetings, seminars, symposiums, and conferences for the public awareness on women safety and empowerment, protection of environment and biodiversity, and value-based living;
Patron
Kummanam Rajasekharan
Former Governor of Mizoram (2018–2019)
Representative of the Ministry of Culture – Government of India
Member of Lord Sree Padmanabhaswamy Temple’s Administrative Committee
National Executive Member – Bharatiya Janata Party
President – Jayakumar
Secretary – Krishnakumar
Joint-Secretary – Unnikrishnan
Treasurer – Asokan
