Archive · 22 Jul 2026
Nirmohi Akhara backs late trustee's son for Ram temple trust
The Nirmohi Akhara chief, Dinendra Das, has proposed that the son of a late trustee, Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra, should be appointed to one of the three vacant positions in the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust.
The trust is meeting to discuss this appointment, as well as the management of the Ram temple and financial transparency following a donation embezzlement scandal.
Das emphasized that the temple's rituals should strictly follow the Vaishnav-Ramanandi tradition.
There have been objections to adopting non-Ramanandi traditions.
The trust is also reviewing measures taken after the alleged embezzlement of devotees' offerings, which led to the resignations of two trustees and the death of another.
Eight people have been arrested, and valuables have been recovered.
Nirmohi Akhara chief Dinendra Das proposes Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra for a vacant trustee position.
The Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust is meeting to discuss appointments and temple management.
Das emphasizes the importance of following the Vaishnav-Ramanandi tradition in temple rituals.
There have been objections to adopting non-Ramanandi traditions.
The trust is reviewing measures taken after the alleged embezzlement of devotees' offerings.
- Who
- Nirmohi Akhara chief Dinendra Das, Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra, Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust
- What
- Proposal to appoint Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra as a trustee, discussions on temple management and financial transparency
- When
- July 22
- Where
- Ayodhya, India
- Why
- To fill vacant trustee positions, discuss temple management, and address donation embezzlement
Vaishnav-Ramanandi Tradition Supporters
Non-Ramanandi Tradition Supporters
Tradition of Worship
Vaishnav-Ramanandi Tradition Supporters
The temple's rituals and system of worship should strictly follow the Vaishnav-Ramanandi tradition.
Non-Ramanandi Tradition Supporters
There have been objections to adopting non-Ramanandi traditions, such as the Ramanujacharya tradition.
- Proposed Trustee
- Yatindra Mohan Pratap Mishra
- Vacant Positions
- 3
- Meeting Date
- July 22
- Purification Ritual Duration
- 2-3 days
- Meeting Locations
- Ram temple complex and Maniram Chhawani
- Meeting Times
- 3 PM and 4 PM
- Resignations and Deaths
- Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, Bimlendra Mohan Pratap Mishra
- Arrests and Recoveries
- 8 people arrested, cash, gold, silver, foreign currency, and other valuables recovered