Acharya Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram temple, died on Wednesday morning at the age of 85. He was undergoing treatment at Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) in Lucknow after suffering a stroke.
Hospitalisation and health condition
Mahant Satyendra Das was initially admitted to a private hospital in Ayodhya but was later shifted to SGPGI for advanced medical care. He had been battling serious health conditions, including diabetes and high blood pressure. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath visited SGPGI on Tuesday evening to check on his health.
Ram Janmabhoomi movement
Mahant Satyendra Das had been the chief priest of the Ram temple since before the Babri Masjid demolition on December 6, 1992, taking on the role just nine months prior. A respected member of the Nirvani Akhara, he dedicated his life to spiritual service from the age of 20. Known for his accessibility, he was frequently sought after by the media for his insights on temple developments and religious affairs in Ayodhya.
