Uttar Pradesh: 3000 people applied to become priests in Ram temple, 200 selected for interview, these questions are being asked

3000 candidates had applied for the post of priest of Ram temple in Ayodhya. Out of these, 200 candidates have been called for interview. After Makar Sankranti, Ramlala will be seated in his grand temple on 22 January 2024. Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri said on Monday that 200 candidates have been selected for interview on the basis of their merit and they have been called for interview by the Trust. His interview is being held at Karsevak Puram, the headquarters of Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) in Ayodhya. According to the Trust, a three-member panel of Jaikant Mishra of Vrindavan and two Mahants of Ayodhya, Mithilesh Nandini Sharan and Satyanarayan Das, is interviewing them.

All candidates can participate in the training

Out of these 200 candidates, 20 will be selected. Selected candidates will be appointed as priests after six months of training and will be posted on various posts. Trust Treasurer Govind Dev Giri said that even those who have not been selected can take part in the training, they will be given certificates. These candidates may be given a chance in future. The training of the candidates will be based on the religious curriculum prepared by top saints. During the training, candidates will get free food and accommodation and will also be given an allowance of Rs 2,000.

These questions were asked to the candidates

During the interview, many questions and answers were asked to the candidates. Meanwhile, what is ‘Sandhya Vandan’, what are its methods and what are the ‘mantras’ for this puja? What are the ‘mantras’ for worshiping Lord Ram and what are the ‘karma kanda’ for it? … Such questions and answers are being asked to the candidates.

Worship method will be according to Ramanandiya sect

The method of worship in the Ram temple built in Ayodhya will also be different from the existing method. This will be according to the Ramanandiya sect. There will be special archakas for this puja. In the temporary temple located in the Ram Janmabhoomi complex, till now the worship method is done in the Panchopachar method (normal way) like other temples of Ayodhya. This includes offering food to the Lord, wearing new clothes, and then the usual worship and aarti. But all this will change after the consecration of Ram Lalla on 22 January 2024. After Pran Pratistha, this will be done as per Ramanandiya tradition. There will be a provision for the chief priest, assistant priest and servants to worship Ramlala in the Ramanandiya worship method. In this, many things of worship including the way of wearing clothes will be decided. Like Hanuman Chalisa, there will be a new pothi (book) to praise Ramlala. Which has been composed and is being finalized.