Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 09:27am on 22 Jun 2024,Saturday India
Acharya Laxmikant Dixit, the priest who consecrated the Ayodhya Ram temple, has died at 86. He had been ill for several days. His last rites will be held at Manikarnika Ghat. Dixit, a respected scholar, led the January ceremony attended by Prime Minister Modi. Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath paid tribute to Dixit, acknowledging his contributions to Sanskrit and Indian culture. Adityanath praised Dixit's service and offered condolences to his followers. Dixit's passing is a significant loss to the spiritual community, and his legacy will be remembered.
