Ram Mandir Salaries: Ayodhya's Ram Mandir has been a topic of much discussion recently. Allegations of financial irregularities regarding donations have surfaced, implicating several individuals, and the police are investigating the matter. High-ranking officials, such as Champat Rai, have also tendered their resignations in connection with this issue. With the names of various temple employees surfacing in the context of this donation-related controversy, there is significant public interest in the salaries of the temple staff. Here is a breakdown of the salaries paid to everyone from the head priest to the support staff.
**Salary of the Head Priest**
The head priest at the Ram Mandir receives a monthly salary of ₹38,500. Additionally, assistant priests are paid between ₹33,000 and ₹36,000 by the temple trust, with their specific pay determined by their experience and duties. Arrangements for the priests' accommodation and meals are provided within the temple premises. Furthermore, they are entitled to benefits such as medical leave and weekly days off.
**Salaries of Other Temple Staff**
Support staff members (sevadars) are compensated based on their roles and experience. Store managers and those responsible for the temple's *bhandara* (community kitchen/pantry) earn between ₹19,000 and ₹24,000. Meanwhile, employees responsible for counting the daily offerings receive a monthly salary of approximately ₹20,000.
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