Quick Info
| Profession | Priest |
|---|---|
| Nationality | Indian |
| Date of Birth | 11/06/1938 |
| Age | 88 years |
| Birthplace | Kerhala/Kahola village, Mathura |
Latest News about Mahant Nritya Gopal Das
02/07/2026
Mahant Nritya Gopal Das, President of the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, was admitted to Medanta Hospital in Lucknow on July 1, 2026, due to breathing difficulties and a urinary tract infection. Hospital authorities confirmed his condition is stable and he is responding well to treatment under a specialized critical care team, with expectations for full recovery and return to Ayodhya within two to three days.
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Bio/Wiki
| Mahant Nritya Gopal Das is a prominent Hindu priest and spiritual leader from Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh. | |
| He is the sixth head (Peethadheeshwar) of Mani Ram Das Ki Chavani, Ayodhya's largest temple. | |
| Born into a Brahmin family, he stopped formal studies in 1953 to focus on spirituality before later completing a B.A. (Shastri) degree. | |
| He is renowned for his pivotal role in the Ram Mandir construction movement and for constructing multiple temples in Ayodhya. |
Physical Stats & More
| Age: 88 years (as of July 2026) | |
| Health Status: Recovering from urinary tract infection and breathing difficulties (admitted to Medanta Hospital, Lucknow in July 2026) | |
| Security: Y level security protection (due to a 2001 bomb attack attempt) |
Educational Qualification(s)
| College/University | Sampurnanand Sanskrit University |
|---|---|
| Educational Qualification | B.A. (Shastri) |
Personal Life
| Religion | Hinduism |
|---|---|
| Caste | Brahmin |
| Place of Residence | Mani Ram Das Chhavani, Ayodhya |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
|---|---|
| Disciple Of | Mahant Ram Manohar Das |
Family
| Father | Ganga Ram |
|---|---|
| Mother | Ram Devi |
| Successor | Mahant Kamal Nayan Das |
Career
| Head (Peethadheeshwar) of Mani Ram Das Ki Chavani, Ayodhya's largest temple. | |
| President of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, formed for Ram Mandir construction. | |
| Chief of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas since 2003. | |
| Head of Shri Krishna Janmasthan Seva Sansthan. | |
| One of the accused in the Babri Masjid demolition case. | |
| Constructed temples in Ayodhya including Shri Char Dham Temple, Ramayan Bhavan, and Shri Rang Nath Temple. | |
| Assumed leadership of Mani Ram Das Ki Chavani in 1965 after Mahant Ram Manohar Das. |
Social Media
| https://www.facebook.com/ShriNrityaGopalDas/ |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Mahant Nritya Gopal Das serves as the president of Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teertha Kshetra Trust and is the sixth head of Ayodhya's largest temple, "Sri Mani Ram Das Ji Ki Chavani." | |
| 2. He was born into a Brahmin family in Mathura and stopped formal studies in 1953 to focus on spirituality. | |
| 3. After becoming a disciple of Mahant Ram Manohar Das, he attained a BA (Shastri) degree from Sampurnanand Sanskrit University. | |
| 4. In 1965, he assumed leadership of the temple following Mahant Ram Manohar Das. | |
| 5. Renowned for his contributions to constructing various temples in Ayodhya. | |
| 6. In 2001, he survived a bomb attack and presently enjoys Y level security protection. | |
| 7. He took on the role of president of Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas in 2003. | |
| 8. He actively participates in the movement for erecting Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. | |
| 9. In October 2024, false rumors of his death went viral on social media, which were debunked by PTI Fact Check and the Ram Mandir Trust, confirming he was alive and recovering. | |
| 10. In June 2024, he was admitted to Medanta Hospital, Lucknow, for a urinary tract infection and was later discharged after his condition improved. |