PATHANAMTHITTA: Indications that Unnikrishnan Potty of the gold-plating controversy is not only a sponsor but also a key middleman who connected Sabarimala with prominent figures. It is said that high-ranking officials of the Devaswom consulted him whenever any construction was going on in Sabarimala. Knowing various languages helped him in making a name for himself by communicating with prominent people from outside Kerala and providing them with the necessary support.

Unnikrishnan Potty, a Tulu Brahmin who has completed his degree and studies in puja vidhi (Hindu ritual worship), joined Sabarimala as an assistant to the Keezhasanti(ulkazhakam) in 2008. Keezhasanti is in charge of the Thidappally and prepares the Naivedyam to be offered to the Deity. He is allowed to enter the sanctum sa

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