Acharya Satyendra Das, Ram Mandir's Chief Priest Passes Away at 85 Due to Stroke

Lucknow: Acharya Satyendra Das, the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, passed away on wednesday morning at the age of 85 after he suffered  a brain hemorrhage.

The cheif priest was undergoing treatment at PGI, Lucknow.  He was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after suffering a brain stroke.

In a statement on Monday, the institute said, "His condition is critical, but vitals are stable. He is under observation."

Das, 85, is being treated by neurologist Dr. Prakash Chandra Pandey along with doctors from neurosurgery, emergency medicine, and endocrinology departments, said the institute spokesman.

Sources said the chief priest has a clot in the brain, which affected his other organs. The condition got further complicated owing to a history of diabetes and blood pressure.

PM Modi Offers Condolences on Death Of Chief Priest Satyendra Das 

PM Modi condoles the demise of Chief Priest of Ayodhya Ram temple, Acharya Satyendra Das.

In his post on X, PM Modi expressed, “Deeply saddened by the demise of Mahant Satyendra Das Ji, the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi temple. Mahant Ji, who was an expert in religious rituals and scriptures, dedicated his entire life to the service of Lord Shri Ram. His invaluable contribution to the spiritual and social life of the country will always be remembered with reverence. I pray to God to give strength to his family and followers in this hour of grief. Om Shanti!” 

CM Yogi Offers Condolences on Death Of Ram Temple Chief Priest

Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath condoles the demise of Chief Priest of Ayodhya Ram temple, Acharya Satyendra Das.

In his post on X, CM Yogi expressed, "The demise of Acharya Shri Satyendra Kumar Das Ji Maharaj, the supreme devotee of Lord Ram and the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple, Shri Ayodhya Dham is extremely sad and an irreparable loss to the spiritual world..." 

Amit Shah Offers Condolences on Death Of Ram Temple Chief Priest

Amit Shah condoles the demise of Chief Priest of Ayodhya Ram temple, Acharya Satyendra Das.

"The demise of Acharya Satyendra Das Ji, the chief priest of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi temple, is an irreparable loss for the saint community and devotees. Acharya Ji, who was a symbol of faith and devotion among Ram devotees, always dedicated his life to the service of the Lord and guidance of devotees. He played an active role in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi movement. May Lord Shri Ram give place to the pious soul in his lotus feet and provide strength to the bereaved family and followers. Om Shanti" he wrote in his post. 

Acharya Das, the longest-serving chief priest of the Ram temple, has served as the head priest since he was 20 years old, including during the demolition of the Babri Masjid on December 6, 1992.