Acharya Satyendra Das Age, Wiki and Bio

Acharya Satyendra Das

Quick Info

ProfessionChief Priest
NationalityIndian
Date of Birth01/01/1940
Age84 years
BirthplaceSant Kabirnagar, Uttar Pradesh
HometownAyodhya, Uttar Pradesh
Marital StatusUnmarried

Physical Stats & More

Eye ColorBlack
Hair ColorSalt & Pepper

Educational Qualification(s)

QualificationAcharya degree from Sanskrit Vidyalaya (1975)

Personal Life

ReligionHinduism
Celibacy PathEmbraced celibacy and chose the path of a sanyasi to devote his life to serving Lord Ram

Relationships & More

Marital StatusUnmarried

Family

SiblingsHe has a brother and a deceased sister
SpouseN/A

Career

Appointed as the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya in 1992.
Moved to Ayodhya for studies in 1958.
Graduated from Sanskrit Vidyalaya in 1975, earning the title of Acharya.
Began working as an Assistant Teacher in the Grammar Department of Sanskrit Mahavidyalaya, Ayodhya in 1976.

Some Lesser Known Facts

He visited Ayodhya often with his father in his childhood.
His father's relationship with Abhiram Das influenced his decision to become a priest.
He chose to live as a sanyasi, which brought joy to his father.
Laldas performed priestly duties at Ramlala before his appointment in 1992.
Became the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi on 1 March 1992.
Retired as a teacher on 30 June 2007, receiving a salary of Rs 13,000.
Was present during the Babri Masjid demolition and safeguarded the idol of Ramlala.
Spoke about concerns regarding photos of the idol of Ram Lalla before the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony.
He has a great love for animals and is known to care for the monkeys near the Ayodhya Ram Temple.