Ram Mandir begins a year-long daily Vedic anuṣṭhāna with 60 ācāryas
The Ram Mandir Trust, with approval from a religious committee, has selected about 60 Vedic ācāryas for a 365-day ritual cycle that began on Pūrṇimā in September.
Tuesday, 29 September 2026, 06:00 ISTBy Dharma & Bharat Bulletin Desk · 2 min read
- Amar Ujala
The Ram Mandir Trust, with approval from a religious committee, has selected about 60 Vedic ācāryas for a 365-day ritual cycle that began on Pūrṇimā in September. Five officiate at a time, and each month follows a different ritual sequence.
Chief priest Vitthal Maharaj said the purpose is the welfare of the nation and society.
Key data
1,000 āhutis a day with Ṛgveda recitation and about 1 litre of ghee daily.
Why it matters
Continuous Vedic observance makes Śrauta and Smārta practice a daily institution at Ayodhya beyond festival events.
GK: did you know?
The Ṛgveda opens with a hymn to Agni: "agnim īḷe purohitaṃ" (RV 1.1.1).
