India, Aug. 13 -- The application process for Ayodhya Ram Mandir's first full-time CEO was much more thorough than usual. The 18 shortlisted candidates for the Shri Ram Janmabhoomi Teerth Kshetra Trust had to fill out a detailed 34-point online questionnaire about their personal background, work experience, and religious beliefs.

The form sought full name and date of birth. The form asked for basic details like full name, date of birth, age, address, contact information, and email. Candidates also had to share their language skills in Hindi and English, highest education level, current or past job status, and details about their employer. It included questions about years of management or administrative experience, the sector they worked...