 Proprietors of temples like the Padmanabhaswamy Temple in Thiruvananthapuram, controlled by the Maharaja of Travancore; the Koodalmanikyam Temple, controlled by the Thachudaya Kaimal; and the Guruvayoor Temple, controlled by the Zamorin Rajas of Calicut; were also "jenmis" in their own right.The title of the land goes back into antiquity and normally ceased its absolute proprietorship and became subject to tax upon alienation.Though it has not been phased out, the term "jenmi" tends to be offensive, just like the word "madampi," and is best replaced by the word "landlord."