Ayodhya: Ram Temple Chief Priest Dies | Acharya Satyendra Das

Aakhir Tak – In Shorts:

1. Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, has died.
2. He was hospitalised after suffering a brain stroke.
3. His disciple Pradeep Das confirmed his death.
4. His cremation will take place in Ayodhya on Thursday by the Saryu river.
5. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath called his death “an irreparable loss”.

Aakhir Tak – In Depth:

Acharya Satyendra Das, chief priest of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Temple in Ayodhya, died on Wednesday just days after he was hospitalised due to a brain stroke. He was 85. The news of the chief priest’s death during treatment at the Sanjay Gandhi Post Graduate Institute of Medical Sciences (SGPGI) hospital in Lucknow was confirmed by his disciple Pradeep Das. Since the construction of the Ram Temple in Ayodhya, he had become even more popular.

According to Pradeep Das, the elderly priest’s cremation will take place by the banks of the Saryu river in Ayodhya on Thursday and his body was currently being taken to the holy city from Lucknow. Acharya Satyendra Das was admitted to the hospital on Sunday after suffering a brain stroke. In a statement earlier today, authorities at SGPGI announced that he remained critical. The priest was also suffering from diabetes and hypertension, according to the statement. The legacy of Acharya Satyendra Das will continue to inspire devotees.

In his condolence message, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath said the elderly priest’s death was “an irreparable loss”. He described the celebrations as “very beautiful”. His contribution to the Ram Temple will always be remembered.

Aakhir Tak – Key Takeaways to Remember:

Ayodhya Ram Temple’s chief priest Acharya Satyendra Das dies. Hospitalised due to brain stroke. Cremation to be held in Ayodhya. His death is described as an irreparable loss. 

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