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Priest Ishwari Prasad Namboodiri Honoured with Shankar Smriti Award.

Awards | Dated: 02 Feb 2026

Priest Ishwari Prasad Namboodiri, the chief priest (Rawal) of the Badrinath Dham, has been honoured with the prestigious Shankar Smriti Award in Kerala. The award recognizes his outstanding service and dedication to spirituality and the preservation of Vedic traditions.

🎯 Key Highlights:

  • The award is presented annually during the Malliyoor Shankara Smriti Sammelanam.
  • Badrinath is one of the Char Dham pilgrimage sites in Uttarakhand.
  • The Rawal of Badrinath is traditionally a Namboodiri Brahmin from Kerala.

💡 Other Important Facts:

  • Award: Shankar Smriti.
  • Winner: Ishwari Prasad.
  • Role: Rawal of Badrinath.

📚 Test Your Knowledge:

Who was recently honoured with the Shankar Smriti Award for his service as the chief priest of Badrinath Dham?

Correct Answer: Ishwari Prasad Namboodiri

🚀 Quick Recap:

About Badrinath

  • Deity – Lord Vishnu
  • State – Uttarakhand