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Trust invites applications for Ram Mandir archaks
All aspirants must take an entrance test; successful candidates will then undergo six months of training before the final selection
With the grand opening of Ram Mandir in Ayodhya approaching, the Sri Ram Janmabhoomi Tirath Kshetra Trust has issued a notification on its official website for the appointment of archaks (priests) for Ram Lalla.
Those interested, who should be in the age group of 20 to 30 years, can apply by e-mailing their applications to the Trust by October 31 at the latest. Candidates residing in the Ayodhya region will be given preference.
To ensure fairness in the selection process, the Trust has decided to take entrance tests.
Candidates who clear the test must then undergo six months of training.
According to the Trust, during the training period candidates will be given a stipend of ₹2,000 per month. They will also be provided food and accommodation facilities.
Another criterion is that the applicants must have taken diksha in the Ramanandi tradition for at least six months, said Anil Mishra, a member of the trust, adding they should have studied in the gurukul system of education
The Trust will issue certificates to the candidates who complete the training successfully.
Only such candidates who have been issued certificates will be able to appear before the selection committee for final selection.
The Trust has also decided to constitute Shri Ram Sewa Vidhi Vidhan Samiti to look after the affairs related with the consecration ceremony and all religious events in future related to the deity.
According to Trust treasurer Govind Dev Giri, the Samiti will prepare the religious text according to which daily rituals of Ram Lalla will be performed.
Ramanandi Sampradaya
The Ramanandi Sampradaya is one of the largest Hindu sects. Followers of this sect worship lord Ram. They are Vaishnavites and followers of Ramananda, a religious and social reformer of the 15th century.
