Qualifications for Archaka

A person shall be qualified for being appointed as or for being an Archaka of a religious institution or endowment- (a) if he has passed the Archaka Examination recognised by the Commissioner; (b) if he is not disabled or suffering from any virulent and contagious disease; (c) if he is able to recite vedic mantras and slokas relating to rituals with clarity and without any fault; (d) if he possesses good conduct and character; (e) if he is free from Sapthavyasanams: Explanation:- For purposes of this section, the expression "Sapthavyasanams" means gambling, addiction to intoxicating liquors and drugs, womanising, hunting, stealing, abusing others and jealousy.