Hanuman Garhi Chief Priest to End 300-Year Tradition for Ram Temple Visit

Rapid Summary

• Event: Hanuman Garhi temple’s chief priest Mahant Prem Das will break a 300-year-old tradition by leaving the temple premises to visit Ayodhya’s Ram Temple on April 30, during Akshay Tritiya.
• tradition Details: Since the temple was established in the 18th century, chief priests are confined to an area of 52 bighas within the premises for life. Historically, even legal appearances required court officials to visit the temple for statements due to these restrictions.
• Permission Granted: the decision was made collectively by Nirvani akhara (the apex body of Hanuman Garhi) with approval from all religious authorities involved. Mahant Prem Das expressed his wish to visit Ram Temple in his lifetime.
• Procession Information: The procession accompanying Mahant Das will include elephants,camels,horses,Naga Sadhus,devotees,and traders. Before reaching Ram Temple, rituals including a ceremonial bath at Saryu riverbanks at daybreak will be performed.

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Indian Opinion Analysis
The decision to set aside a centuries-old tradition reflects evolving practices within India’s spiritual framework while balancing respect for culture and individual desires. Symbolically significant as Hanuman Garhi is considered Ayodhya’s guardian deity and revered historically for its protective role towards Lord Ram’s worshippers; this precedent highlights flexibility in deeply rooted traditions when guided by collective consent from religious bodies like nirvani Akhara.

The procession itself makes this event more than just a personal milestone-it becomes one embedded in community party and ritual innovation while prioritizing inclusivity among devotees and local traders alike. As India continues modernizing socio-religious practices while retaining heritage values intact-this scenario represents potential harmony between progress and preservation.

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