Physical Stats & More
Height | 173 cm |
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Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
BA (Shastri) | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati (2020) |
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Masters in Sama Veda | Sri Venkateswara Veterinary University, Tirupati |
Personal Life
Religion | Hinduism |
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Caste | Brahmin |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Farmer |
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Mother | Homemaker |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Mohit Pandey is a priest from India. | |
In 2023, he was appointed as a chief pujari at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. | |
His uncle was a Vedic scholar, and Mohit followed in his footsteps into the religious path. | |
He applied for the priest recruitment in Ayodhya Ram Mandir in 2023. | |
Out of 3000 applicants, Mohit was among the top 200 shortlisted for interviews at Karsevak Puram. | |
Only 20 candidates, including Mohit, were selected by a three-member panel after the interviews. | |
He then underwent six months of training before serving as a priest at the Ayodhya Ram Mandir. | |
The temple was set to be inaugurated on 22 January 2024. | |
After being selected as a priest, Mohit faced a controversy when manipulated photos of him went viral in December 2023. | |
The fake photos were traced back to a Congress leader from Gujarat, Hitendra Pithadiya, who was arrested for defamation. |