Meaning of MELKOYIMMA / STHANAM

MELKOYIMMA / STHANAM

Language - Tamil

Tamil Word - மேல்கொயிம்மா /  ஸ்தானம்

The exercise of chief authority or control over the affairs of a temple, including its administration, rituals, and finances. Example: In Tamil Nadu temple management, the 'melkoyimma/sthanam' might be held by a trustee, a hereditary administrator, or a religious authority appointed to oversee the temple's operations. This term reflects the historical and contemporary importance of temple administration in Tamil Nadu, where specific individuals or bodies are entrusted with the responsibility of managing and preserving these sacred institutions.