Sabarimala Temple administration and legal duties is managed by Travancore Devasvom Board, an affiliate authority of Government of Kerala.
Thazhamon Madom is the traditional priest family who has powers over the religious matters to be decided in Sabarimala Temple.
Tantri is the highest priest and is the head of the temple.
It's the duty of the family to decide on religious matters relating to Sabarimala shrine.
Tantris are to be present in all ceremonial Poojas and functions to be held at temple premises and functions associated with temple.
The installation of idols of the temple was also done by Tantri of this family.
Currently Brahmasri Kantararu Maheshwararu Tantri is the head priest of Sabarimala.
The other famous family members include Kandararu Rajeevararu, Kandararu Mohanararu and Kandararu Mahesh Mohaner.
