Our Leadership

Meet the dedicated team guiding the temple-trust federation movement across India

National Leadership

All leaders serve in a voluntary capacity, united by their commitment to temple welfare

Organizational Structure

Mandir Mahasangh operates through a three-tier federated structure designed to ensure representation at every level while maintaining organizational coherence and democratic decision-making.

National Level

The National Coordination Committee provides strategic direction, policy formulation, and inter-state coordination. It includes the National Coordinator, Vice Presidents, Secretary, and heads of specialized cells for documentation, membership, temple welfare, and legal affairs. National-level decisions are ratified through the Annual National Convention.

State Level

Each state chapter is led by a State Coordinator and a State Committee elected or appointed through the Adhiveshan (state convention) process. State chapters manage local operations, organize Parishads, coordinate with state governments, and oversee district-level activities. Currently active in Maharashtra, Karnataka, Goa, Madhya Pradesh, Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh, Gujarat, Odisha, and Uttarakhand.

District Level

District coordinators serve as the grassroots backbone of Mandir Mahasangh, directly engaging with individual temple trusts, conducting surveys, organizing awareness workshops, and building membership at the local level. Each district coordinator manages a network of taluka-level representatives who maintain regular contact with member temples.

State Chapters

Regional arms of the national federation

Maharashtra

State Coordinator: Shri Jayesh Thali

The founding state chapter with 1,450+ registered temples across all 36 districts. Organizes the annual Maharashtra Mandir Nyas Parishad, leads the Elephanta worship rights campaign, and coordinates the state's anti-encroachment legal aid program.

Goa (Gomantak)

Operating as Gomantak Mandir Mahasangh

Focused on the unique heritage temples of Goa, many rebuilt after the Portuguese Inquisition. The Goa chapter leads the Heritage Temple Protection Initiative with 95+ member temples, documenting and preserving the distinctive Indo-Portuguese temple architecture.

Karnataka

15-member State Committee formed at Bengaluru Adhiveshan

Established in 2024, the Karnataka chapter focuses on Muzrai Department reform, temple autonomy, and transparency in temple revenue management. With 420+ member temples, the chapter advocates for elected temple committees for all Category A and B temples.