Significant Changes to VIP Darshan Pass System at Ayodhya Ram Temple
The Ayodhya Ram Temple has introduced significant changes to its VIP darshan pass system, assigning new responsibilities to Mahant Dineendra Das. Following the deactivation of previous trustees' IDs, the temple administration emphasizes the necessity of trustee recommendations for issuing passes. Allegations of misuse in the VIP pass system have surfaced, particularly involving a donation theft case. Despite challenges, donation counting continues without interruption, highlighting ongoing operational adjustments at the temple. Read on to learn more about these developments and their implications.
Jul 10, 2026, 14:31 IST
Major Overhaul in VIP Darshan Pass System
A substantial modification has been implemented in the VIP darshan pass system at the Ram Temple in Ayodhya. Following their removal from the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust, the system IDs of Champat Rai, Anil Mishra, and Gopal Rao have been deactivated. Consequently, the responsibility for recommending and issuing VIP darshan passes has now been entrusted to Mahant Dineendra Das. With the activation of Mahant Dineendra Das's ID in the system, special darshan and VIP passes will be issued to devotees visiting the temple based on his recommendations.
Trustee Recommendations Required for VIP Passes
Trustee Recommendations Required for VIP Passes
The Ram Temple administration considers trustee recommendations essential for issuing VIP darshan passes. Following recent administrative changes, this responsibility has been assigned to Mahant Dineendra Das.
Categories of Special Entry Passes for Devotees
Categories of Special Entry Passes for Devotees
Currently, there are two categories of special entry passes for devotees at the temple:
1. Suvidha Darshan Pass
2. Vishisht Darshan (VIP) Pass
To streamline this process, a unique ID is created for each trustee in the system. These IDs are utilized for recommending and approving special darshan passes for devotees.
Allegations of Misuse in VIP Pass Issuance
Allegations of Misuse in VIP Pass Issuance
Accusations have emerged regarding the misuse of the VIP pass system, particularly involving Tinnu Yadav, who is implicated in a donation theft case. He is alleged to have improperly issued hundreds of special darshan passes using the VIP pass system.
Furthermore, it is claimed that individuals close to Anil Mishra and Champat Rai were also involved in irregularities related to the issuance of VIP passes, allegedly earning millions from this process. Currently, these allegations are under investigation, and no court has established criminal liability.
Donation Counting Continues Despite Outsourced Staff Departures
Donation Counting Continues Despite Outsourced Staff Departures
Despite reports of outsourced staff resignations, banking sources indicate that no new hires have been made following the arrest of eight individuals in the donation theft case. Nevertheless, the counting of donations continues uninterrupted, as the number of devotees remains manageable. Officials noted that low wages often lead outsourced employees to leave their positions, resulting in frequent staff turnover.