Bhaktamal | Ashok Singhal
Real Name - Ashok Singhal
Date of Birth - 27 September 1926
Birth Place - Agra, United Provinces of Agra and Oudh, British India
Languages: Hindi, Sanskrit, English
Died - 17 November 2015, Gurgaon, Haryana, India
Education - B.Tech in Metallurgical Engineering from Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
Father - Mr Mahavir Singh Singhal
Marital Status - Unmarried
Famous - Former Leader of Vishva Hindu Parishad
Awards - Dharmashree Award
Ashok Singhal was a senior leader of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad and one of the most prominent leaders of the Ram Janmabhoomi movement. Known for his strong organisational skills and deep ideological commitment, he played a key role in shaping the activities of the VHP for several decades. He joined the VHP soon after its inception (1964) and eventually became its international president.
Role in the Ram Janmabhoomi Movement
❀ One of the leaders of the Ayodhya Ram Temple movement.
❀ Mobilized millions of devotees and organized major events, yatras, and campaigns.
❀ Known as the chief strategist of the VHP's Ram Temple efforts.
He advocated temple reconstruction movements in Ayodhya, Kashi, and Mathura. He worked to strengthen religious education, cow protection, and Hindu unity initiatives. He is remembered as one of the most influential voices behind the ideological direction of the VHP and the Ram Temple movement.