High priest for Ayodhya rituals has Shivaji link

Vedic Karmkand (ritualism) scholar from Varanasi, Pt Laxmikant Mathuranath Dixit, whose lineage tradition (vansh parampara) goes back to the renowned 17th century Kashi scholar, Gaga Bhatt, who presided over the coronation of Chatrapati Shivaji, will lead the band of priests at the consecration ceremony of Ram Lalla idol at Ram temple in Ayodhya on January 22. He will be leading a team of 121 scholars from all branches of the Vedas from across India, including over 40 from Kashi, to solemnise the idol consecration rituals.