Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of Ayodhya’s Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, passes away at 83

Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, has passed away at the age of 83. According to a press statement from the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGIMS) in Lucknow, he breathed his last at the hospital.

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Acharya Satyendra Das: A Legacy of Devotion and Service

Uttar Pradesh Chief minister Yogi Adityanath visited SGPGIMS on February 4 to inquire about Acharya Satyendra Das’s health. Das was the chief priest even on December 6, 1992, when the Babri Masjid was demolished. He had shifted the idols to the nearby Fakire Mandir before the demolition, and after the demolition, he placed the idols in the makeshift temple at Ram Janmabhoomi. Since the consecration ceremony of the new Ram Temple in Ayodhya, Satyendra Das had been serving as its chief priest.

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Acharya Satyendra Das: His Final Days and Lasting Legacy

Acharya Satyendra Das had celebrated the first anniversary of the Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya Temple on January 11. The chief priest described the celebrations as “very beautiful”. He was initially admitted to a private hospital in Ayodhya but was later referred to SGPGI in Lucknow for advanced medical care. Acharya Satyendra Das featured in the 2024 documentary series “The Battle of Ayodhya,” which explores the Ayodhya dispute.

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A Life of Devotion: Acharya Satyendra Das’s Spiritual Journey

At 20, Acharya Satyendra Das chose a spiritual path and dedicated his life to religious service. He passed away at SGPGIMS Lucknow after suffering a brain stroke. Along with the stroke, he battled serious health conditions like diabetes and high blood pressure. Known for his accessibility, he frequently spoke to the media about temple developments and religious affairs in Ayodhya.

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