Priest Who Led Ram Temple's Pran Pratistha Ceremony Dies At 86

Family members said Mr Dixit, 86, was not well for the last few days. His last rites will be conducted at Manikarnika Ghat.

Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the chief priest who had performed the consecration of the Ram temple in Ayodhya, died Saturday morning.

Family members said Mr Dixit, 86, was not well for the last few days. His last rites will be conducted at Manikarnika Ghat.

Lord Ram's idol was consecrated at the Ayodhya temple on January 22 in an event led by Prime Minister Modi.