Quick Info
| Profession | Chief Priest |
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| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 20/05/1945 |
| Age | 79 years (died on 12, Feb, 2025) |
| Birthplace | Sant Kabirnagar, Uttar Pradesh |
| Hometown | Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh |
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
| Date of Death | 12/02/2025 |
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Physical Stats & More
| Eye Color | Black |
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| Hair Color | Salt & Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
| Qualification | Acharya degree from Sanskrit Vidyalaya (1975) |
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Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
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| Celibacy Path | Embraced celibacy and chose the path of a sanyasi to devote his life to serving Lord Ram |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Siblings | He has a brother and a deceased sister |
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| Spouse | N/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. | |
| Became a disciple of Mahant Baba Abhiram Das of Siddha Peeth Hanumangarhi temple in 1955. |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He visited Ayodhya often with his father in his childhood. | |
| 2. His father's relationship with Abhiram Das influenced his decision to become a priest. | |
| 3. He chose to live as a sanyasi, which brought joy to his father. | |
| 4. Laldas performed priestly duties at Ramlala before his appointment in 1992. | |
| 5. Became the chief priest of Ram Janmabhoomi on 1 March 1992. | |
| 6. Retired as a teacher on 30 June 2007, receiving a salary of Rs 13,000. | |
| 7. Was present during the Babri Masjid demolition and safeguarded the idol of Ramlala. | |
| 8. Spoke about concerns regarding photos of the idol of Ram Lalla before the 'Pran Pratishtha' ceremony. | |
| 9. He has a great love for animals and is known to care for the monkeys near the Ayodhya Ram Temple. | |
| 10. Served Ram Lalla in a makeshift tent for nearly three decades. |