Yet Another Alleged Deception by Ambotti Manoj?
Tomorrow, this controversial figure - increasingly referred to by critics as “Fraud Hero”, or known as Manoj alias Brahmsree Dr. Manavendra Sharma Vellattiri alias Manavendra Varma Yogathirippad alias Ambotti Thampuran - is expected to inaugurate an office in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.
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| Invitation for the office inauguration of Kshethradarsan Printing & Publication Private Limited |
Behind the New Office
The new office belongs to Kshethradarsan Printing and Publishing Private Limited, a company incorporated on 14th October 2024 with a paid-up capital of ₹1 lakh. This company is officially registered with a valid Corporate Identification Number (CIN) under the names listed below:
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| Kshethradarsan Printing and Publishing Pvt Ltd Directors |
On the surface, this might seem like just another routine business launch. However, a closer look at Manoj’s pattern of operations raises important questions. Take, for example, Kshethradarsan Devotional Media Limited, a separate company registered in Palakkad on 18th September 2024, with a paid-up capital of ₹5.25 lakh. This second entity shares two directors with the Thiruvananthapuram company.
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| Kshethradarsan Devotional Media Ltd |
Additionally, it includes two directors associated with the Kollur Mookambika Temple:
- Kollur Narasimha Subramanya Adiga
- Kollur Narshi Narasimha Adiga
Interestingly, while KYC (Know Your Customer) verification has been completed for the other directors, it remains pending for the Adigas. This detail has fuelled speculation that these respected individuals may be serving as “directors in name” only — their positions potentially being used to enhance the company’s credibility and attract the trust of devotees. If so, the Adigas may not even be fully aware that their names are tied to ventures funded by a man facing a growing list of fraud allegations (read below).
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| Manoj with Adigas of Kollur Mookambika Temple |
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| Manoj with Adigas of Kollur Mookambika Temple |
A Consistent Pattern of Dubious Connections
Manoj, now known as Pulikkal Shankarodath Manoj G Nair alias Brahmsree Dr. Manavendra Sharma Vellattiri alias Manavendra Varma Yogathirippad alias Ambotti Thampuran, has long been accused of deceiving Hindu devotees by collecting money under dubious pretences (for eg. Sarpa Yagnam in September 2024) and projecting a false image of spiritual authority. Multiple individuals and groups have come forward with serious allegations, yet Manoj has never offered any credible evidence to counter these charges — a silence that, many believe, speaks volumes.
Evidence suggests that Manoj’s network is closely intertwined. For instance, he donated ₹1 lakh in cash to Kshethradarsan.in (Reg. No. 2529/2017) on 21st February 2022 — barely a month after his widely criticised coronation, which itself has been described by some insiders as an elaborate fraud.
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| Receipt given in return of ₹1 lakh dated 21st February 2022 |
Photographs shows the receipt of the donation to Kshethradarshan.in. The logos, directors, and activities indicate that Kshethradarsan Printing and Publishing Private Limited, Kshethradarsan Devotional Media Limited, and Kshethradarshan.in are closely linked — possibly forming a single, carefully maintained network under Manoj’s influence.
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| Ambotti Manoj at an event hosted by Kshethradarshan.in |
Unverified but persistent allegations also suggest that these type of companies could be benami operations, enabling Manoj to funnel his assets and thoughts discreetly and expand his activities without direct accountability.
A Calculated Strategy
Central to Manoj’s modus operandi is his deliberate effort to align himself with respected religious and spiritual leaders to project an image of legitimacy and divine endorsement. By appearing alongside temple authorities, priests, or figures connected to renowned religious institutions, he gains credibility among unsuspecting devotees. Equally telling is his tactic of inviting celebrities and prominent public personalities to his events, often under the pretext of presenting awards or honours. This allows him to share in their fame, subtly reinforcing the perception that he is a credible and influential figure worthy of trust and patronage — despite the mounting allegations against him.
These are links to evidence, with some in Malayalam and some in English.
- Is the former Kerala Chief Secretary's wife helping to deceive Hindus? Is the Vishwa Hindu Parishad also involved?
- നമ്പൂതിരി ശ്രേഷ്ഠർ ഹിന്ദുക്കളെ പറ്റിക്കാൻ കൂട്ടുനിൽക്കുന്നുണ്ടൊ?
- A Facebook Post on Manoj's Modus Operandi
Strategic Shift Beyond Kerala
A closer look at the timeline shows that, once exposed by various groups and individuals in Kerala, Manoj strategically shifted his focus to religious figures, celebrities and institutions outside the state. With the local public growing increasingly aware of his activities, expanding elsewhere has likely become his way of sustaining operations without facing uncomfortable questions at home.
Clarification for Readers
It is worth clarifying that Kshetradarshanam was once the name of a magazine published by the Cochin Devaswom Board, but it has no connection whatsoever to these entities mentioned above.
Similarly, Kshetradarsan is also the name of a website linked to the Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam. Whether this name similarity is a deliberate or non-delibrate attempt to confuse or mislead the public is a question only either the Directors or Manoj themselves can answer.
Final Thought
At a time when Hindu institutions are under increasing scrutiny, it is vital that respected religious figures, donors, and the wider Hindu community remain alert to how their names and reputations are being used — especially when serious allegations remain unchallenged and unresolved.
Sree Poornathrayeesa Sharanam 🙏Sree Pazhayannur Bhagavathy Sharanam 🙏
