Ayodhya’s revered Rajarshi Mahant Satyendra Das, the chief priest of the Ram Janmabhoomi temple and a pivotal figure in the decades-long Ayodhya dispute, died Monday at 85 after prolonged age-related complications. His passing marks the end of an era for the temple movement, leaving devotees and the temple trust grappling with the loss of a spiritual leader who straddled faith, politics, and reconciliation.
A Life Steeped in Faith and Controversy
Born in 1939 in Uttar Pradesh’s Pratapgarh district, Satyendra Das became the head priest of the makeshift Ram Lalla temple in 1992—a role thrust into global spotlight after the Babri Masjid demolition that year. For over three decades, he served as both caretaker and advocate for the temple cause, even as legal battles raged. His calm demeanor and insistence on dialogue, even with opponents, earned him rare cross-spectrum respect. “He never let bitterness overshadow devotion,” said a longtime associate.
“He wasn’t just a priest—he was Ayodhya’s conscience,” said a tearful devotee. 🪔
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