Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow. He was 83 years old. Das had been admitted to the hospital on February 3 after suffering a brain stroke and was also battling diabetes and high blood pressure. (Chief Priest of Ram Mandir Of Ayodhya dies)
Born in Kharcha village of Uttar Pradesh’s Sant Kabir Nagar district, Das left home early in life to pursue education. After studying Sanskrit in Varanasi, he returned to Ayodhya in 1978 and became an assistant teacher at Tridandi Dev Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya. He earned master’s degrees in both Sanskrit and Hindi. In 1992, following the demolition of the Babri Masjid, Das was appointed as the chief priest of the Ram temple, a position he held for over three decades.
Throughout his tenure, Das was known for his accessibility to the media and often provided insights on temple developments and religious affairs in Ayodhya. He was also a vocal critic of the politicization of the Ram temple movement. His last rites are scheduled to be performed on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya.
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Throughout his tenure, Acharya Satyendra Das was a central figure in Ayodhya’s religious community, witnessing significant events such as the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and the subsequent developments leading to the construction of the grand Ram Temple. He was known for his efforts in promoting Hindu-Muslim amity and was a widely respected figure among both communities.
His passing has been mourned by many, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated that Das’s entire life was dedicated to the service of Lord Ram and that his invaluable contribution to the country’s spiritual and social life would always be remembered. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed grief, describing Das’s demise as an irreparable loss to the spiritual world. The last rites of Acharya Satyendra Das were performed on the banks of the Saryu River in Ayodhya, attended by numerous devotees and dignitaries who came to pay their final respects.
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, was born on May 20, 1945, in Sant Kabir Nagar district, Uttar Pradesh. At the age of 10, he left home to pursue a spiritual path and became a disciple of Mahant Baba Abhiram Das of Siddha Peeth Hanumangarhi temple. His early dedication to spirituality led him to renounce worldly attachments at a tender age. In 1975, he completed his Acharya degree from Sanskrit Vidyalaya and subsequently served as an assistant teacher in the Grammar Department of Sanskrit College. On March 1, 1992, he was appointed as the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, a position he held for over three decades.
Throughout his tenure, Acharya Satyendra Das was known for his accessibility and often provided insights on Ayodhya and developments related to the Ram temple. He was a member of the Nirvani Akhara and dedicated his life to spiritual service from the age of 20. His passing is considered an irreparable loss to the spiritual world, and his contributions to the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple and the broader religious community will be remembered for years to come.
Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, passed away on February 12, 2025, at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow. He was 87 years old and had been admitted to the hospital on February 3 after suffering a brain stroke. Despite medical efforts, his condition deteriorated due to complications from the stroke, as well as pre-existing health issues like diabetes and high blood pressure.
Born in 1938 in Sant Kabir Nagar, Uttar Pradesh, Das left home in 1958 to pursue religious studies in Ayodhya. He earned an Acharya degree in Sanskrit in 1975 and began his career as an assistant teacher at Sanskrit College in Ayodhya. In March 1992, he was appointed as the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, a position he held for over three decades. Throughout his tenure, Acharya Satyendra Das was a central figure in Ayodhya’s religious community, witnessing significant events such as the demolition of the Babri Masjid in 1992 and the subsequent developments leading to the construction of the grand Ram Temple. He was known for his efforts in promoting Hindu-Muslim amity and was a widely respected figure among both communities.
His passing has been mourned by many, including Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who stated that Das’s entire life was dedicated to the service of Lord Ram and that his invaluable contribution to the country’s spiritual and social life would always be remembered. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath also expressed grief, describing Das’s demise as an irreparable loss to the spiritual world.
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