Mohit Pandey Chosen as Priest for Ram Mandir 

Mohit Pandey, a resident of Gaziabad, is a student of Dudheshwar Ved Vidyapeeth, Ghaziabad

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He has been selected as the priest of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya

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He spent seven years at Dudheshwar Ved Vidyapeeth, Ghaziabad, studying Vedic scriptures .

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After completing his studies at Dudheshwar, he underwent a six-month training along with the other 49 selected candidates

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Mohit Pandey was selected among the 50 people after a rigorous interview process that involved interviewing 3000 candidates

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As the priest of the Ram Mandir, Mohit Pandey will be responsible for performing daily rituals and prayers.

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He will also serve as a guide and mentor to the temple staff and volunteers

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Mohit Pandey's selection has become a matter of local pride

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