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Vijaya Prasad M1, Uma Devi M2

1. Research Scholar, DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India2. Professor DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India

Publication HistoryReceived: 3 August 2016Accepted: 28 August 2016Online First: 3 September 2016Published: October-December 2016

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ABSTRACTIn this research paper, study has been made about recruitment and selection process of Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam District ofAndhra Pradesh. Efficient recruitment and selection strategies result in improved temples outcomes. While the demand for largenumber of employees is steadily increasing in the Department to cater to the Administrative and Religious needs of the Templesacross the State, the supply is very paltry. As there has been dearth of the qualified employees, the Department had to engage theemployees on Contractual / Outsourcing basis, who do not have exposure to the functional dynamics of the Endowments

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Vijaya Prasad M1, Uma Devi M2

1. Research Scholar, DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India2. Professor DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India

Publication HistoryReceived: 3 August 2016Accepted: 28 August 2016Online First: 3 September 2016Published: October-December 2016

CitationVijaya Prasad M, Uma Devi M. A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam,AP, South India. Indian journal of arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177

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ABSTRACTIn this research paper, study has been made about recruitment and selection process of Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam District ofAndhra Pradesh. Efficient recruitment and selection strategies result in improved temples outcomes. While the demand for largenumber of employees is steadily increasing in the Department to cater to the Administrative and Religious needs of the Templesacross the State, the supply is very paltry. As there has been dearth of the qualified employees, the Department had to engage theemployees on Contractual / Outsourcing basis, who do not have exposure to the functional dynamics of the Endowments

Indian Journal of Arts, Vol. 6, No. 20, October-December, 2016 RESEARCH

A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference toHindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India

Indian Journal of ArtsAn International Journal

ISSN2320–6659

EISSN2320–687X

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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Vijaya Prasad M1, Uma Devi M2

1. Research Scholar, DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India2. Professor DCMS, Andhra University, Visakhapatnam, AP, India

Publication HistoryReceived: 3 August 2016Accepted: 28 August 2016Online First: 3 September 2016Published: October-December 2016

CitationVijaya Prasad M, Uma Devi M. A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam,AP, South India. Indian journal of arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177

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ABSTRACTIn this research paper, study has been made about recruitment and selection process of Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam District ofAndhra Pradesh. Efficient recruitment and selection strategies result in improved temples outcomes. While the demand for largenumber of employees is steadily increasing in the Department to cater to the Administrative and Religious needs of the Templesacross the State, the supply is very paltry. As there has been dearth of the qualified employees, the Department had to engage theemployees on Contractual / Outsourcing basis, who do not have exposure to the functional dynamics of the Endowments

Indian Journal of Arts, Vol. 6, No. 20, October-December, 2016 RESEARCH

A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference toHindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India

Indian Journal of ArtsAn International Journal

ISSN2320–6659

EISSN2320–687X

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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Department. Further the employees taken into the regular service on compassionate grounds are also to be properly oriented onthe functioning of the Department. Such employees are novices who have to be trained for their efficient discharge of their duties.The main objective of this paper is to identify general practices that temples use to recruit and select employees .The study alsofocus its attention o to determine how the recruitment and selection practices of Temple staff affect the temples outcomes andprovide some suggestions that can help to different temples in Visakhapatnam Dist. The data was collected through well structuredQuestionnaire. The source of data was both primary and secondary and the Sample size will be. Data analysis will be done withstatistical tools like tables, graphs, pie charts, bar diagrams etc.

Key Words:Experience, qualification, recruitment, selection, written test, group discussion, interview, reference, growth ,formal interview,structured interview, job security, decent salary etc.

1. INTRODUCTION

Recruitment and selection are two important functions of human resource management. Technically speaking the function ofrecruitment precedes the selection function. it includes finding, developing prospective employees and attracting them to apply forjobs in an temples. Selection is the process of finding out the most suitable candidate to the job. Recruitment is the first stage in theprocess which continues with selection and ends with the placement of candidate. Recruitment facilitates in acquiring the numberand the types of People necessary to ensure continued operations of the temples .Recruitment is finding the potential applicants foractual or anticipated org vacancies thus, it acts as link in bringing together the people with jobs and those seating jobs. The purposeof recruitment is to identify suitable man power to meet the job requirements and job specifications It is the most Importantfunction of personnel administration on the other hand selection is concerned with securing right information about the applicant.The object of selection process is to determine whether the prospective candidate possesses the qualification for the specific job it isa long process. Starts from the interview and ends with the contract of employment.

1.1. According to the Business DictionaryEmployee selection as the “process of interviewing and evaluating candidates for a specific job and selecting an individual foremployment based on certain criteria.” Selection is defined as the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identifythose with a greater likelihood of success in a job. Selection is basically picking an applicant from (a pool of applicants) who has theappropriate qualification and competency to do the job.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Hindu Dharmika ParishadThe A.P. Hindu Dharmika Parishad is the highest governing body for all matters pertaining to the administration of Hindu religiousInstitutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The A.P.Hindu Dharmika Parishad will supervise, guide and regulate the functioning ofthe Endowments Department in Andhra Pradesh. It will also advise the Government on all matters pertaining to the administrationof Hindu temples and charitable trusts.

2.2. Endowments DepartmentThe main goal of the endowments department is to administer and protect the Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other CharitableInstitutions.

2.3. Functions of Endowment Department To administer Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other Charitable Institutions and Endowments To ensure proper administration of these institutions and appropriating their income for which they were established. To protect the properties of Hindu temples and other charitable Institutions.

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Department. Further the employees taken into the regular service on compassionate grounds are also to be properly oriented onthe functioning of the Department. Such employees are novices who have to be trained for their efficient discharge of their duties.The main objective of this paper is to identify general practices that temples use to recruit and select employees .The study alsofocus its attention o to determine how the recruitment and selection practices of Temple staff affect the temples outcomes andprovide some suggestions that can help to different temples in Visakhapatnam Dist. The data was collected through well structuredQuestionnaire. The source of data was both primary and secondary and the Sample size will be. Data analysis will be done withstatistical tools like tables, graphs, pie charts, bar diagrams etc.

Key Words:Experience, qualification, recruitment, selection, written test, group discussion, interview, reference, growth ,formal interview,structured interview, job security, decent salary etc.

1. INTRODUCTION

Recruitment and selection are two important functions of human resource management. Technically speaking the function ofrecruitment precedes the selection function. it includes finding, developing prospective employees and attracting them to apply forjobs in an temples. Selection is the process of finding out the most suitable candidate to the job. Recruitment is the first stage in theprocess which continues with selection and ends with the placement of candidate. Recruitment facilitates in acquiring the numberand the types of People necessary to ensure continued operations of the temples .Recruitment is finding the potential applicants foractual or anticipated org vacancies thus, it acts as link in bringing together the people with jobs and those seating jobs. The purposeof recruitment is to identify suitable man power to meet the job requirements and job specifications It is the most Importantfunction of personnel administration on the other hand selection is concerned with securing right information about the applicant.The object of selection process is to determine whether the prospective candidate possesses the qualification for the specific job it isa long process. Starts from the interview and ends with the contract of employment.

1.1. According to the Business DictionaryEmployee selection as the “process of interviewing and evaluating candidates for a specific job and selecting an individual foremployment based on certain criteria.” Selection is defined as the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identifythose with a greater likelihood of success in a job. Selection is basically picking an applicant from (a pool of applicants) who has theappropriate qualification and competency to do the job.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Hindu Dharmika ParishadThe A.P. Hindu Dharmika Parishad is the highest governing body for all matters pertaining to the administration of Hindu religiousInstitutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The A.P.Hindu Dharmika Parishad will supervise, guide and regulate the functioning ofthe Endowments Department in Andhra Pradesh. It will also advise the Government on all matters pertaining to the administrationof Hindu temples and charitable trusts.

2.2. Endowments DepartmentThe main goal of the endowments department is to administer and protect the Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other CharitableInstitutions.

2.3. Functions of Endowment Department To administer Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other Charitable Institutions and Endowments To ensure proper administration of these institutions and appropriating their income for which they were established. To protect the properties of Hindu temples and other charitable Institutions.

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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Department. Further the employees taken into the regular service on compassionate grounds are also to be properly oriented onthe functioning of the Department. Such employees are novices who have to be trained for their efficient discharge of their duties.The main objective of this paper is to identify general practices that temples use to recruit and select employees .The study alsofocus its attention o to determine how the recruitment and selection practices of Temple staff affect the temples outcomes andprovide some suggestions that can help to different temples in Visakhapatnam Dist. The data was collected through well structuredQuestionnaire. The source of data was both primary and secondary and the Sample size will be. Data analysis will be done withstatistical tools like tables, graphs, pie charts, bar diagrams etc.

Key Words:Experience, qualification, recruitment, selection, written test, group discussion, interview, reference, growth ,formal interview,structured interview, job security, decent salary etc.

1. INTRODUCTION

Recruitment and selection are two important functions of human resource management. Technically speaking the function ofrecruitment precedes the selection function. it includes finding, developing prospective employees and attracting them to apply forjobs in an temples. Selection is the process of finding out the most suitable candidate to the job. Recruitment is the first stage in theprocess which continues with selection and ends with the placement of candidate. Recruitment facilitates in acquiring the numberand the types of People necessary to ensure continued operations of the temples .Recruitment is finding the potential applicants foractual or anticipated org vacancies thus, it acts as link in bringing together the people with jobs and those seating jobs. The purposeof recruitment is to identify suitable man power to meet the job requirements and job specifications It is the most Importantfunction of personnel administration on the other hand selection is concerned with securing right information about the applicant.The object of selection process is to determine whether the prospective candidate possesses the qualification for the specific job it isa long process. Starts from the interview and ends with the contract of employment.

1.1. According to the Business DictionaryEmployee selection as the “process of interviewing and evaluating candidates for a specific job and selecting an individual foremployment based on certain criteria.” Selection is defined as the process of differentiating between applicants in order to identifythose with a greater likelihood of success in a job. Selection is basically picking an applicant from (a pool of applicants) who has theappropriate qualification and competency to do the job.

2. LITERATURE REVIEW2.1. Hindu Dharmika ParishadThe A.P. Hindu Dharmika Parishad is the highest governing body for all matters pertaining to the administration of Hindu religiousInstitutions in the state of Andhra Pradesh. The A.P.Hindu Dharmika Parishad will supervise, guide and regulate the functioning ofthe Endowments Department in Andhra Pradesh. It will also advise the Government on all matters pertaining to the administrationof Hindu temples and charitable trusts.

2.2. Endowments DepartmentThe main goal of the endowments department is to administer and protect the Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other CharitableInstitutions.

2.3. Functions of Endowment Department To administer Hindu Temples, Mutts, Peetams and other Charitable Institutions and Endowments To ensure proper administration of these institutions and appropriating their income for which they were established. To protect the properties of Hindu temples and other charitable Institutions.

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2.4. Classification of jobs in Endowment DepartmentThe major classification of jobs in Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh is Secular and Religion categories.

The Secular Categories of Temple staff which includes Commissioner, Dy.Commissioner, Asst. Commissioner Superintendent Junior/Senior Assistant Steno Record Assistant Washer man Barber Scavenger Home Guard etc

The Religion Categories of Temple staff which includes Mukya Archak/Archak Veda Pandit Nadaswaram Artist Dolu Artist Sruthi Artist Sannai Artist Talam Artist Parayandar Adhyapak

2.5. Major Classification of temples according to Income levelsThe Endowments Department has a 3-tier system of administration for temples and Charitable Institutions

Classification of Institutionaccording to Income

Category Administered by Officer

Rs.25 Lakh and above6(a) Commissioner

Rs.2 Lakh to 25 Lakh6(b) Dy. Commissioner

Below Rs.2 Lakh6(c) Asst. Commissioner

Recruitment and Selection in temples consists of 2 major categories, one is Secular and another is Religious. Secular postsrecruitment requires formal education and Religious Posts recruitment requires the specialised skills in religious acts like Archana,Parayana, Dolu, Sruthi, Sannai etc.

2.6. Need of the StudyIn present society suffers a lot from unemployment, lack of ethical and moral values. So, It is essential for the Government tosupport for the spreading of ethical and moral values and to curb unemployment problem. In this aspect, the temples have a majorrole to play. The temple’s administrative mechanism should be strengthened sufficiently in terms of Religious staff and Secular staffwith proper recruitment and selection with the required education and skill levels.

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2.4. Classification of jobs in Endowment DepartmentThe major classification of jobs in Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh is Secular and Religion categories.

The Secular Categories of Temple staff which includes Commissioner, Dy.Commissioner, Asst. Commissioner Superintendent Junior/Senior Assistant Steno Record Assistant Washer man Barber Scavenger Home Guard etc

The Religion Categories of Temple staff which includes Mukya Archak/Archak Veda Pandit Nadaswaram Artist Dolu Artist Sruthi Artist Sannai Artist Talam Artist Parayandar Adhyapak

2.5. Major Classification of temples according to Income levelsThe Endowments Department has a 3-tier system of administration for temples and Charitable Institutions

Classification of Institutionaccording to Income

Category Administered by Officer

Rs.25 Lakh and above6(a) Commissioner

Rs.2 Lakh to 25 Lakh6(b) Dy. Commissioner

Below Rs.2 Lakh6(c) Asst. Commissioner

Recruitment and Selection in temples consists of 2 major categories, one is Secular and another is Religious. Secular postsrecruitment requires formal education and Religious Posts recruitment requires the specialised skills in religious acts like Archana,Parayana, Dolu, Sruthi, Sannai etc.

2.6. Need of the StudyIn present society suffers a lot from unemployment, lack of ethical and moral values. So, It is essential for the Government tosupport for the spreading of ethical and moral values and to curb unemployment problem. In this aspect, the temples have a majorrole to play. The temple’s administrative mechanism should be strengthened sufficiently in terms of Religious staff and Secular staffwith proper recruitment and selection with the required education and skill levels.

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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2.4. Classification of jobs in Endowment DepartmentThe major classification of jobs in Hindu temples in Andhra Pradesh is Secular and Religion categories.

The Secular Categories of Temple staff which includes Commissioner, Dy.Commissioner, Asst. Commissioner Superintendent Junior/Senior Assistant Steno Record Assistant Washer man Barber Scavenger Home Guard etc

The Religion Categories of Temple staff which includes Mukya Archak/Archak Veda Pandit Nadaswaram Artist Dolu Artist Sruthi Artist Sannai Artist Talam Artist Parayandar Adhyapak

2.5. Major Classification of temples according to Income levelsThe Endowments Department has a 3-tier system of administration for temples and Charitable Institutions

Classification of Institutionaccording to Income

Category Administered by Officer

Rs.25 Lakh and above6(a) Commissioner

Rs.2 Lakh to 25 Lakh6(b) Dy. Commissioner

Below Rs.2 Lakh6(c) Asst. Commissioner

Recruitment and Selection in temples consists of 2 major categories, one is Secular and another is Religious. Secular postsrecruitment requires formal education and Religious Posts recruitment requires the specialised skills in religious acts like Archana,Parayana, Dolu, Sruthi, Sannai etc.

2.6. Need of the StudyIn present society suffers a lot from unemployment, lack of ethical and moral values. So, It is essential for the Government tosupport for the spreading of ethical and moral values and to curb unemployment problem. In this aspect, the temples have a majorrole to play. The temple’s administrative mechanism should be strengthened sufficiently in terms of Religious staff and Secular staffwith proper recruitment and selection with the required education and skill levels.

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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2.7. Scope of the StudyOur research study focussed on the temple’s staff and their recruitment and selection process. This study applicable to all Temple’sin AP for strengthening their human resources to deliver services with quality. This study also useful for eradication of social evils byspreading human values with religious touch and subsequently enhancement of ethical and value systems of the entire society.

3. OBJECTIVES1) To identify the various jobs and their eligibility norms of the Endowment Department.2) To identify the process of Recruitment ad Selection in selected Temples in Visakhapatnam3) To study the employee satisfactory level with the existing recruitment and selection Policy in Temples.

4. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY4.1. Sample Design: The total employees in AP Endowment department including Secular and Religious staff are 1143 as a unit of study i.e universal

population. Our sample size taken as 135 which is approximately 12% of the universe. The Sampling technique used in this research is stratified random Sample.

The Sample design is concerned utmost care has taken to cover all categories of temple staff including religious and secular jobs

4.2. Data Collection:Data refers to a collection of organized information, usually the results of experience, observation or experiment, or a set ofpremises.

Temples under major category designated as 6(a) (i.e income is more than 25 lakh rupees) and these temples are headed byCommissioner rank officer. My research under study involves 6 temples data in Visakhapatnam District under this category asfollows.

1. Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam2. Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple, Anakapalli3. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Sandhill, Visakhapatnam4. Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam5. Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple, Velamapeta, Visakhapatnam6. Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple, Dondaparthi, Visakhapatnam

Data Sourcesa) Primary Data:Data collected directly from the employees of the above temples using structured questionnaires, interviews.

b) SecondaryData collected from Endowment Department Deputy Commissioner’s OfficeVisakhapatnam regarding Recruitment and Selection process, regarding various jobs eligibility norms, Endowment Portal on Websiteetc.

4.3. Data Analysis4.3.1. Temples Employee Analysis: Total employees in six no. of selected temples are 96 Nos. Temple wise, Religious, Secularcategory wise Tabular Data

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2.7. Scope of the StudyOur research study focussed on the temple’s staff and their recruitment and selection process. This study applicable to all Temple’sin AP for strengthening their human resources to deliver services with quality. This study also useful for eradication of social evils byspreading human values with religious touch and subsequently enhancement of ethical and value systems of the entire society.

3. OBJECTIVES1) To identify the various jobs and their eligibility norms of the Endowment Department.2) To identify the process of Recruitment ad Selection in selected Temples in Visakhapatnam3) To study the employee satisfactory level with the existing recruitment and selection Policy in Temples.

4. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY4.1. Sample Design: The total employees in AP Endowment department including Secular and Religious staff are 1143 as a unit of study i.e universal

population. Our sample size taken as 135 which is approximately 12% of the universe. The Sampling technique used in this research is stratified random Sample.

The Sample design is concerned utmost care has taken to cover all categories of temple staff including religious and secular jobs

4.2. Data Collection:Data refers to a collection of organized information, usually the results of experience, observation or experiment, or a set ofpremises.

Temples under major category designated as 6(a) (i.e income is more than 25 lakh rupees) and these temples are headed byCommissioner rank officer. My research under study involves 6 temples data in Visakhapatnam District under this category asfollows.

1. Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam2. Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple, Anakapalli3. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Sandhill, Visakhapatnam4. Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam5. Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple, Velamapeta, Visakhapatnam6. Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple, Dondaparthi, Visakhapatnam

Data Sourcesa) Primary Data:Data collected directly from the employees of the above temples using structured questionnaires, interviews.

b) SecondaryData collected from Endowment Department Deputy Commissioner’s OfficeVisakhapatnam regarding Recruitment and Selection process, regarding various jobs eligibility norms, Endowment Portal on Websiteetc.

4.3. Data Analysis4.3.1. Temples Employee Analysis: Total employees in six no. of selected temples are 96 Nos. Temple wise, Religious, Secularcategory wise Tabular Data

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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2.7. Scope of the StudyOur research study focussed on the temple’s staff and their recruitment and selection process. This study applicable to all Temple’sin AP for strengthening their human resources to deliver services with quality. This study also useful for eradication of social evils byspreading human values with religious touch and subsequently enhancement of ethical and value systems of the entire society.

3. OBJECTIVES1) To identify the various jobs and their eligibility norms of the Endowment Department.2) To identify the process of Recruitment ad Selection in selected Temples in Visakhapatnam3) To study the employee satisfactory level with the existing recruitment and selection Policy in Temples.

4. RESEARCH METHODOLOGY4.1. Sample Design: The total employees in AP Endowment department including Secular and Religious staff are 1143 as a unit of study i.e universal

population. Our sample size taken as 135 which is approximately 12% of the universe. The Sampling technique used in this research is stratified random Sample.

The Sample design is concerned utmost care has taken to cover all categories of temple staff including religious and secular jobs

4.2. Data Collection:Data refers to a collection of organized information, usually the results of experience, observation or experiment, or a set ofpremises.

Temples under major category designated as 6(a) (i.e income is more than 25 lakh rupees) and these temples are headed byCommissioner rank officer. My research under study involves 6 temples data in Visakhapatnam District under this category asfollows.

1. Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple, Asilmetta, Visakhapatnam2. Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple, Anakapalli3. Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple, Sandhill, Visakhapatnam4. Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple, Pedawaltair, Visakhapatnam5. Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple, Velamapeta, Visakhapatnam6. Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple, Dondaparthi, Visakhapatnam

Data Sourcesa) Primary Data:Data collected directly from the employees of the above temples using structured questionnaires, interviews.

b) SecondaryData collected from Endowment Department Deputy Commissioner’s OfficeVisakhapatnam regarding Recruitment and Selection process, regarding various jobs eligibility norms, Endowment Portal on Websiteetc.

4.3. Data Analysis4.3.1. Temples Employee Analysis: Total employees in six no. of selected temples are 96 Nos. Temple wise, Religious, Secularcategory wise Tabular Data

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Sl Name of the Temple Place Secular Posts Religious Posts Total1 Sri Sampath Vinayaka

TempleAsilmetta,Visakhapatnam

17 11 28

2 Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

Anakapalli 35 12 47

3 Sri Satyanarayana SwamyTemple

Sandhill,Visakhapatnam

11 11 22

4 Sri KarkachettuPolamamba Temple

Pedawaltair,Visakhapatnam

13 8 21

5 Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

Velamapeta,Visakhapatnam

5 5 10

6 Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

Dondaparthi,Visakhapatnam

4 3 7

Total Employees in 6 temples 85 50 135

Templewise Analysis (Secular/Religious) Overall analysis (Secular/Religious)

Sampath Vinayaka Temple consists of 17 (60.72%) secular and 11 (39.28%) religious posts. Sri Nukalamma temples consists of 35 (74.4%) secular and 12 (25.6%) of religious post Sri Satyanarayana temple consists of 11 (50%) secular and 11 (50%) of religious posts Sri Karkamchettu temple consists of 13 (61.9%) secular and 8 (38.1) % of religious posts. Sri Durgalamba temple consists of 5 (50%) secular and 5 (50%) religious posts Sri Erukamamba temple consists of 4 (57.1%) secular posts and 42.9%) religious post

4.3.2. Recruitment & Selection ProcessThe religious categories of posts and the qualifications and age limits required as follows.

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Sl Name of the Temple Place Secular Posts Religious Posts Total1 Sri Sampath Vinayaka

TempleAsilmetta,Visakhapatnam

17 11 28

2 Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

Anakapalli 35 12 47

3 Sri Satyanarayana SwamyTemple

Sandhill,Visakhapatnam

11 11 22

4 Sri KarkachettuPolamamba Temple

Pedawaltair,Visakhapatnam

13 8 21

5 Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

Velamapeta,Visakhapatnam

5 5 10

6 Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

Dondaparthi,Visakhapatnam

4 3 7

Total Employees in 6 temples 85 50 135

Templewise Analysis (Secular/Religious) Overall analysis (Secular/Religious)

Sampath Vinayaka Temple consists of 17 (60.72%) secular and 11 (39.28%) religious posts. Sri Nukalamma temples consists of 35 (74.4%) secular and 12 (25.6%) of religious post Sri Satyanarayana temple consists of 11 (50%) secular and 11 (50%) of religious posts Sri Karkamchettu temple consists of 13 (61.9%) secular and 8 (38.1) % of religious posts. Sri Durgalamba temple consists of 5 (50%) secular and 5 (50%) religious posts Sri Erukamamba temple consists of 4 (57.1%) secular posts and 42.9%) religious post

4.3.2. Recruitment & Selection ProcessThe religious categories of posts and the qualifications and age limits required as follows.

Secular Posts

ReligiousPosts

Secular Posts

ReligiousPosts

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Sl Name of the Temple Place Secular Posts Religious Posts Total1 Sri Sampath Vinayaka

TempleAsilmetta,Visakhapatnam

17 11 28

2 Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

Anakapalli 35 12 47

3 Sri Satyanarayana SwamyTemple

Sandhill,Visakhapatnam

11 11 22

4 Sri KarkachettuPolamamba Temple

Pedawaltair,Visakhapatnam

13 8 21

5 Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

Velamapeta,Visakhapatnam

5 5 10

6 Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

Dondaparthi,Visakhapatnam

4 3 7

Total Employees in 6 temples 85 50 135

Templewise Analysis (Secular/Religious) Overall analysis (Secular/Religious)

Sampath Vinayaka Temple consists of 17 (60.72%) secular and 11 (39.28%) religious posts. Sri Nukalamma temples consists of 35 (74.4%) secular and 12 (25.6%) of religious post Sri Satyanarayana temple consists of 11 (50%) secular and 11 (50%) of religious posts Sri Karkamchettu temple consists of 13 (61.9%) secular and 8 (38.1) % of religious posts. Sri Durgalamba temple consists of 5 (50%) secular and 5 (50%) religious posts Sri Erukamamba temple consists of 4 (57.1%) secular posts and 42.9%) religious post

4.3.2. Recruitment & Selection ProcessThe religious categories of posts and the qualifications and age limits required as follows.

Secular Posts

ReligiousPosts

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Sl Name of thepost

Category/Grade

Method ofRecruitment

Qualifications Age

1

Archaka IV By DirectRecruitment

Must have passed Archaka PravesaExamnination conducted byCommissioner of Endowments

Must havecompleted 30 yrs ofage and must nothave completed 38yrs

2

Vedaparayanadar

III By DirectRectt

1)Must possess a certificate of patta ini)sukla, Krishnar Yajurveda (or)ii)Mulam or samhita in Rigveda orAdharvana vedaiii) Padantham with Chandogyam inSamveda issued by sabhas competent togive certificate and recognized bycommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot havecompleted 38 yrs

3

Paricharaka By Directrectt

Duties attached to which are purely forassistance in the performing of religiousworship or conduct of rituals in thesanctum and sanctorum

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

4

Cook Bypromotionfrom Asst.Cook

Must be proficient in preparation ofNyvedyam and prasadam according torelevant Agama, Ampradayam

--

5

Dolu II Bypromotionfrom thalamor by directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

6

Sruthi By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

7

Thalam By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

8

Sannayi(Nadaswaram)

II Promotion ofSruti/ Directrectt.

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

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Sl Name of thepost

Category/Grade

Method ofRecruitment

Qualifications Age

1

Archaka IV By DirectRecruitment

Must have passed Archaka PravesaExamnination conducted byCommissioner of Endowments

Must havecompleted 30 yrs ofage and must nothave completed 38yrs

2

Vedaparayanadar

III By DirectRectt

1)Must possess a certificate of patta ini)sukla, Krishnar Yajurveda (or)ii)Mulam or samhita in Rigveda orAdharvana vedaiii) Padantham with Chandogyam inSamveda issued by sabhas competent togive certificate and recognized bycommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot havecompleted 38 yrs

3

Paricharaka By Directrectt

Duties attached to which are purely forassistance in the performing of religiousworship or conduct of rituals in thesanctum and sanctorum

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

4

Cook Bypromotionfrom Asst.Cook

Must be proficient in preparation ofNyvedyam and prasadam according torelevant Agama, Ampradayam

--

5

Dolu II Bypromotionfrom thalamor by directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

6

Sruthi By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

7

Thalam By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

8

Sannayi(Nadaswaram)

II Promotion ofSruti/ Directrectt.

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

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Sl Name of thepost

Category/Grade

Method ofRecruitment

Qualifications Age

1

Archaka IV By DirectRecruitment

Must have passed Archaka PravesaExamnination conducted byCommissioner of Endowments

Must havecompleted 30 yrs ofage and must nothave completed 38yrs

2

Vedaparayanadar

III By DirectRectt

1)Must possess a certificate of patta ini)sukla, Krishnar Yajurveda (or)ii)Mulam or samhita in Rigveda orAdharvana vedaiii) Padantham with Chandogyam inSamveda issued by sabhas competent togive certificate and recognized bycommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot havecompleted 38 yrs

3

Paricharaka By Directrectt

Duties attached to which are purely forassistance in the performing of religiousworship or conduct of rituals in thesanctum and sanctorum

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

4

Cook Bypromotionfrom Asst.Cook

Must be proficient in preparation ofNyvedyam and prasadam according torelevant Agama, Ampradayam

--

5

Dolu II Bypromotionfrom thalamor by directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

6

Sruthi By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

7

Thalam By Directrectt

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

8

Sannayi(Nadaswaram)

II Promotion ofSruti/ Directrectt.

Must have certificate in the Art concernedfrom any institution recognized by thecommissioner and must have proficiency.Preference may be given to diplomaholders.

Must havecompleted the ageof 18 yrs and mustnot be completedthe age of 38 yrs

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In recruitment and Selection process of various religious posts in temples need diversified skill sets and required age between 18years to 38 years. In case of Archaka post, the applicants should passed “Archaka Pravesa Examination” conducted by Endowmentdepartment. In the same way Vedaparayandar post, the applicants should have passed the concerned veda’s certificate of patta ofYajurveda, Rigveda,Adharvana veda etc from Sabhas which are competent to give certificate and that must be recognized by theEndowment Commissioner. Like that Dolu, Sruthi, Thalam and Sannayi Artists posts, the applicants should have certificate ofconcerned art from the institution recognised by the Commissioner of Endowment department.

Religious posts

Sl Name of the post ReligiousTotal ReligiousBy direct By promo

Rectt tion1 Archaka 5 10 152 Vedaparayanadar 1 2 33 Paricharaka 2 0 24 Cook 2 3 55 Dolu 3 0 36 Sruthi 3 0 37 Thalam 1 0 18 Nadaswaram 4 0 49 Taliya 4 0 410 Sannai 6 0 611 Bhajan 4 0 4

TOTAL 35 15 50

Of overall religious employees 35 nos (70%) are Direct Recruits and 15 nos (30%) Temples staff designation wise as follows

Direct Rectt PromotionArchaka 33.34 66.66Vedaparayanadar 33.34 66.66Paricharaka 100 0

Arch

aka

Veda

para

y…Pa

richa

raka

0102030405060

Axis

Title

Religious Emp. analysis

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In recruitment and Selection process of various religious posts in temples need diversified skill sets and required age between 18years to 38 years. In case of Archaka post, the applicants should passed “Archaka Pravesa Examination” conducted by Endowmentdepartment. In the same way Vedaparayandar post, the applicants should have passed the concerned veda’s certificate of patta ofYajurveda, Rigveda,Adharvana veda etc from Sabhas which are competent to give certificate and that must be recognized by theEndowment Commissioner. Like that Dolu, Sruthi, Thalam and Sannayi Artists posts, the applicants should have certificate ofconcerned art from the institution recognised by the Commissioner of Endowment department.

Religious posts

Sl Name of the post ReligiousTotal ReligiousBy direct By promo

Rectt tion1 Archaka 5 10 152 Vedaparayanadar 1 2 33 Paricharaka 2 0 24 Cook 2 3 55 Dolu 3 0 36 Sruthi 3 0 37 Thalam 1 0 18 Nadaswaram 4 0 49 Taliya 4 0 410 Sannai 6 0 611 Bhajan 4 0 4

TOTAL 35 15 50

Of overall religious employees 35 nos (70%) are Direct Recruits and 15 nos (30%) Temples staff designation wise as follows

Direct Rectt PromotionArchaka 33.34 66.66Vedaparayanadar 33.34 66.66Paricharaka 100 0

Paric

hara

kaCo

okDo

luSr

uthi

Thal

amN

adas

war

…Ta

liya

Sann

aiBh

ajan

TOTA

L

Religious Emp. analysis

No of employees

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In recruitment and Selection process of various religious posts in temples need diversified skill sets and required age between 18years to 38 years. In case of Archaka post, the applicants should passed “Archaka Pravesa Examination” conducted by Endowmentdepartment. In the same way Vedaparayandar post, the applicants should have passed the concerned veda’s certificate of patta ofYajurveda, Rigveda,Adharvana veda etc from Sabhas which are competent to give certificate and that must be recognized by theEndowment Commissioner. Like that Dolu, Sruthi, Thalam and Sannayi Artists posts, the applicants should have certificate ofconcerned art from the institution recognised by the Commissioner of Endowment department.

Religious posts

Sl Name of the post ReligiousTotal ReligiousBy direct By promo

Rectt tion1 Archaka 5 10 152 Vedaparayanadar 1 2 33 Paricharaka 2 0 24 Cook 2 3 55 Dolu 3 0 36 Sruthi 3 0 37 Thalam 1 0 18 Nadaswaram 4 0 49 Taliya 4 0 410 Sannai 6 0 611 Bhajan 4 0 4

TOTAL 35 15 50

Of overall religious employees 35 nos (70%) are Direct Recruits and 15 nos (30%) Temples staff designation wise as follows

Direct Rectt PromotionArchaka 33.34 66.66Vedaparayanadar 33.34 66.66Paricharaka 100 0

No of employees

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Cook 40 60Dolu 100 0Sruthi 100 0Thalam 100 0Nadaswaram 100 0Taliya 100 0Sannai 100 0Bhajan 100 0

Secular

Sl Name of the post

Secular

Total SecularBy directRectt

By promotion

1 Superintendent 0 2 22 Sr. Asstt 0 2 23 Jr. Asstt 6 3 94 clerk 4 2 65 Record Asstt. 4 2 66 Security Guards 13 0 137 Washer man 6 0 68 Sweeper 13 0 139 Electrician 6 0 6

10 Scavenger 6 0 611 Attender 12 3 1512 Barbar 1 0 1

TOTAL 71 14 85

050

100

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Cook 40 60Dolu 100 0Sruthi 100 0Thalam 100 0Nadaswaram 100 0Taliya 100 0Sannai 100 0Bhajan 100 0

Secular

Sl Name of the post

Secular

Total SecularBy directRectt

By promotion

1 Superintendent 0 2 22 Sr. Asstt 0 2 23 Jr. Asstt 6 3 94 clerk 4 2 65 Record Asstt. 4 2 66 Security Guards 13 0 137 Washer man 6 0 68 Sweeper 13 0 139 Electrician 6 0 6

10 Scavenger 6 0 611 Attender 12 3 1512 Barbar 1 0 1

TOTAL 71 14 85

050

100

Sup… Jr.…

Rec…

Was

…El

ec…

Atte

…To

tal

Secular emp.Analysis

No. ofEmployees

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Cook 40 60Dolu 100 0Sruthi 100 0Thalam 100 0Nadaswaram 100 0Taliya 100 0Sannai 100 0Bhajan 100 0

Secular

Sl Name of the post

Secular

Total SecularBy directRectt

By promotion

1 Superintendent 0 2 22 Sr. Asstt 0 2 23 Jr. Asstt 6 3 94 clerk 4 2 65 Record Asstt. 4 2 66 Security Guards 13 0 137 Washer man 6 0 68 Sweeper 13 0 139 Electrician 6 0 6

10 Scavenger 6 0 611 Attender 12 3 1512 Barbar 1 0 1

TOTAL 71 14 85

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Satisfactory levels of employees

Sl Name of theTemple

Number of Secular Posts Number of Religious Posts Total

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

1Sri SampathVinayaka Temple

17 11 28

10 5 2 6 4 1 16 9 3

2Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

35 12 47

20 10 5 7 4 1 27 14 6

3Sri SatyanarayanaSwamy Temple

11 11 22

6 4 1 5 3 3 11 7 4

4Sri KarkachettuPolamambaTemple

13 8 21

7 5 1 4 3 1 11 8 2

5Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

5 5 10

3 1 1 4 1 0 7 2 1

6Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

4 3

2 1 1 2 1 0 4 2 1

Total 48 26 11 28 16 6 76 42 17

Overall Temple Employee Satisfaction levels (Religious + Secular)

Highly Satisfied Moderate No satisfaction Total76 (56%) 42(31%) 17(13%) 135

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Satisfactory levels of employees

Sl Name of theTemple

Number of Secular Posts Number of Religious Posts Total

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

1Sri SampathVinayaka Temple

17 11 28

10 5 2 6 4 1 16 9 3

2Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

35 12 47

20 10 5 7 4 1 27 14 6

3Sri SatyanarayanaSwamy Temple

11 11 22

6 4 1 5 3 3 11 7 4

4Sri KarkachettuPolamambaTemple

13 8 21

7 5 1 4 3 1 11 8 2

5Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

5 5 10

3 1 1 4 1 0 7 2 1

6Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

4 3

2 1 1 2 1 0 4 2 1

Total 48 26 11 28 16 6 76 42 17

Overall Temple Employee Satisfaction levels (Religious + Secular)

Highly Satisfied Moderate No satisfaction Total76 (56%) 42(31%) 17(13%) 135

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Satisfactory levels of employees

Sl Name of theTemple

Number of Secular Posts Number of Religious Posts Total

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

Hig

hsa

tisfa

ctio

n

Mod

erat

esa

tisfa

ctio

n

No

satis

fact

ion

1Sri SampathVinayaka Temple

17 11 28

10 5 2 6 4 1 16 9 3

2Sri NukalammaAmmavari Temple

35 12 47

20 10 5 7 4 1 27 14 6

3Sri SatyanarayanaSwamy Temple

11 11 22

6 4 1 5 3 3 11 7 4

4Sri KarkachettuPolamambaTemple

13 8 21

7 5 1 4 3 1 11 8 2

5Sri DurgalammaAmmavari Temple

5 5 10

3 1 1 4 1 0 7 2 1

6Sri ErukumambaAmmavari Temple

4 3

2 1 1 2 1 0 4 2 1

Total 48 26 11 28 16 6 76 42 17

Overall Temple Employee Satisfaction levels (Religious + Secular)

Highly Satisfied Moderate No satisfaction Total76 (56%) 42(31%) 17(13%) 135

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Most of the employees i.e. 76 (56%) out of 135 satisfied with existing working environment and expressed their wish to continuethe present system forever. But 42 (31%) employees are not much satisfied in terms of existing work culture and career prospectsand 17 (13%) employees are much dissatisfied with their jobs.

Satisfaction levels in Religious temples

sl Name of the temple Number of Religious Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 6 4 1 11

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 7 4 1 12

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 5 3 3 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 4 3 1 8

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 4 1 0 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 0 3

Total 28 16 6 50

0

10

20

30

40

50

60

Highly Satisfied

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Most of the employees i.e. 76 (56%) out of 135 satisfied with existing working environment and expressed their wish to continuethe present system forever. But 42 (31%) employees are not much satisfied in terms of existing work culture and career prospectsand 17 (13%) employees are much dissatisfied with their jobs.

Satisfaction levels in Religious temples

sl Name of the temple Number of Religious Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 6 4 1 11

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 7 4 1 12

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 5 3 3 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 4 3 1 8

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 4 1 0 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 0 3

Total 28 16 6 50

Highly Satisfied Moderate Moderate No satisfaction

Series1

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Most of the employees i.e. 76 (56%) out of 135 satisfied with existing working environment and expressed their wish to continuethe present system forever. But 42 (31%) employees are not much satisfied in terms of existing work culture and career prospectsand 17 (13%) employees are much dissatisfied with their jobs.

Satisfaction levels in Religious temples

sl Name of the temple Number of Religious Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 6 4 1 11

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 7 4 1 12

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 5 3 3 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 4 3 1 8

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 4 1 0 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 0 3

Total 28 16 6 50

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In religious posts, out of 50 numbers of posts, 28 (56%) employees are satisfied sufficiently with the existing work culture andsalary etc. But 16 (32%) employees are not much satisfied with the remarks that their skills not recognised and their timely careeradvancement is not in progress. Remaining 6 (12%) no of employees are much dissatisfied.

Satisfaction levels in Secular

sl Name of the temple Number of Secular Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 10 5 2 17

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 20 10 5 35

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 6 4 1 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 7 5 1 13

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 3 1 1 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 1 4

Total 48 26 11 85

In secular posts in selected temples in Visakhapatnam District consists of 85 employees, out of which 48 (56%) employeessatisfied with their work culture and prospects, but 26 (31%) employees are not much satisfied with their jobs and remaining11(13%) employees are much dissatisfied.

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In religious posts, out of 50 numbers of posts, 28 (56%) employees are satisfied sufficiently with the existing work culture andsalary etc. But 16 (32%) employees are not much satisfied with the remarks that their skills not recognised and their timely careeradvancement is not in progress. Remaining 6 (12%) no of employees are much dissatisfied.

Satisfaction levels in Secular

sl Name of the temple Number of Secular Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 10 5 2 17

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 20 10 5 35

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 6 4 1 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 7 5 1 13

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 3 1 1 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 1 4

Total 48 26 11 85

In secular posts in selected temples in Visakhapatnam District consists of 85 employees, out of which 48 (56%) employeessatisfied with their work culture and prospects, but 26 (31%) employees are not much satisfied with their jobs and remaining11(13%) employees are much dissatisfied.

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In religious posts, out of 50 numbers of posts, 28 (56%) employees are satisfied sufficiently with the existing work culture andsalary etc. But 16 (32%) employees are not much satisfied with the remarks that their skills not recognised and their timely careeradvancement is not in progress. Remaining 6 (12%) no of employees are much dissatisfied.

Satisfaction levels in Secular

sl Name of the temple Number of Secular Posts

Highsatisfaction

Moderatesatisfaction

Nosatisfaction

total

1

Sri Sampath Vinayaka Temple 10 5 2 17

0

2

Sri Nukalamma Ammavari Temple 20 10 5 35

0

3

Sri Satyanarayana Swamy Temple 6 4 1 11

0

4

Sri Karkachettu Polamamba Temple 7 5 1 13

0

5

Sri Durgalamma Ammavari Temple 3 1 1 5

0

6

Sri Erukumamba Ammavari Temple 2 1 1 4

Total 48 26 11 85

In secular posts in selected temples in Visakhapatnam District consists of 85 employees, out of which 48 (56%) employeessatisfied with their work culture and prospects, but 26 (31%) employees are not much satisfied with their jobs and remaining11(13%) employees are much dissatisfied.

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4.4. Findings1. The temples as it comes under religious institutions, but their religious posts are less in number compared with secular posts and

the people doesn’t aware of the types of jobs and the required qualifications for those jobs.2. It has found that less number of persons attracted for the religious jobs in temples and especially woman employees are very

less in number.3. It has also found that skill oriented schools for religious activities are insufficient.4. It is also unaware that all Hindu religions applicants irrespective of caste, can be applied for the religious posts if he/she may

having required skills.5. Overload observed in religious jobs due to shortage of religious staff in temples.6. Some of the employees strongly believe that their salary package may not be at par with industry standards and they need some

improvement.

4.5. Suggestions1. The Government need to encourage youth to attract towards religious posts by establishing more number of religious

institutions like Veda schools and also Institutions for imparting training on required skill sets like sannai, dolu etc.2. The Government should create awareness that the women candidates can also eligible for religious posts and encourage them

by promising growth in career and by special reservations etc to increase women employees in religious posts.3. It is suggested that measures need to enhance the Religious staff through Direct Recruitment.4. It is also suggested to establish one Vedic University in AP to promote Vedic education by attracting youth through various

incentives/scholarships and promising career.5. State administration need to take immediate steps to introduce ethical studies right from childhood i.e. from Primary standards

to Degree level as separate compulsory subject to spread ethical values from gross root levels.

5. CONCLUSION In our society now-a-days increasing social evils like corruption, cheating, Smoking, drinking. These are due to decreasing the

values of ethics, lack of human values etc. My research studies attempt to strengthen the Hindu temples and therebytransforming our society

It’s now high time to spread and protect our traditional values and ethics. My research studies also attempt to spread moralvalues in our society.

My research studies also concentrate on unemployed youth and attempted to provide feasible solution to unemployment byattracting them through various incentives and promising career in religious posts.

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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4.4. Findings1. The temples as it comes under religious institutions, but their religious posts are less in number compared with secular posts and

the people doesn’t aware of the types of jobs and the required qualifications for those jobs.2. It has found that less number of persons attracted for the religious jobs in temples and especially woman employees are very

less in number.3. It has also found that skill oriented schools for religious activities are insufficient.4. It is also unaware that all Hindu religions applicants irrespective of caste, can be applied for the religious posts if he/she may

having required skills.5. Overload observed in religious jobs due to shortage of religious staff in temples.6. Some of the employees strongly believe that their salary package may not be at par with industry standards and they need some

improvement.

4.5. Suggestions1. The Government need to encourage youth to attract towards religious posts by establishing more number of religious

institutions like Veda schools and also Institutions for imparting training on required skill sets like sannai, dolu etc.2. The Government should create awareness that the women candidates can also eligible for religious posts and encourage them

by promising growth in career and by special reservations etc to increase women employees in religious posts.3. It is suggested that measures need to enhance the Religious staff through Direct Recruitment.4. It is also suggested to establish one Vedic University in AP to promote Vedic education by attracting youth through various

incentives/scholarships and promising career.5. State administration need to take immediate steps to introduce ethical studies right from childhood i.e. from Primary standards

to Degree level as separate compulsory subject to spread ethical values from gross root levels.

5. CONCLUSION In our society now-a-days increasing social evils like corruption, cheating, Smoking, drinking. These are due to decreasing the

values of ethics, lack of human values etc. My research studies attempt to strengthen the Hindu temples and therebytransforming our society

It’s now high time to spread and protect our traditional values and ethics. My research studies also attempt to spread moralvalues in our society.

My research studies also concentrate on unemployed youth and attempted to provide feasible solution to unemployment byattracting them through various incentives and promising career in religious posts.

Vijaya Prasad M and Uma Devi M,A Study on Recruitment and Selection Process with reference to Hindu Temples in Visakhapatnam, AP, South India,Indian Journal of Arts, 2016, 6(20), 166-177,www.discoveryjournals.com © 2016 Discovery Publication. All Rights Reserved

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4.4. Findings1. The temples as it comes under religious institutions, but their religious posts are less in number compared with secular posts and

the people doesn’t aware of the types of jobs and the required qualifications for those jobs.2. It has found that less number of persons attracted for the religious jobs in temples and especially woman employees are very

less in number.3. It has also found that skill oriented schools for religious activities are insufficient.4. It is also unaware that all Hindu religions applicants irrespective of caste, can be applied for the religious posts if he/she may

having required skills.5. Overload observed in religious jobs due to shortage of religious staff in temples.6. Some of the employees strongly believe that their salary package may not be at par with industry standards and they need some

improvement.

4.5. Suggestions1. The Government need to encourage youth to attract towards religious posts by establishing more number of religious

institutions like Veda schools and also Institutions for imparting training on required skill sets like sannai, dolu etc.2. The Government should create awareness that the women candidates can also eligible for religious posts and encourage them

by promising growth in career and by special reservations etc to increase women employees in religious posts.3. It is suggested that measures need to enhance the Religious staff through Direct Recruitment.4. It is also suggested to establish one Vedic University in AP to promote Vedic education by attracting youth through various

incentives/scholarships and promising career.5. State administration need to take immediate steps to introduce ethical studies right from childhood i.e. from Primary standards

to Degree level as separate compulsory subject to spread ethical values from gross root levels.

5. CONCLUSION In our society now-a-days increasing social evils like corruption, cheating, Smoking, drinking. These are due to decreasing the

values of ethics, lack of human values etc. My research studies attempt to strengthen the Hindu temples and therebytransforming our society

It’s now high time to spread and protect our traditional values and ethics. My research studies also attempt to spread moralvalues in our society.

My research studies also concentrate on unemployed youth and attempted to provide feasible solution to unemployment byattracting them through various incentives and promising career in religious posts.