If you have passed your senior higher secondary exams, then you can become a Hindu Priest by joining the one-year diploma course offered by Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University in Rajasthan , India . Traditionally, Hindu priests are males from Brahmin community. This highly commendable new initiative will break the monopoly of Hindu priesthood and take it to other sections of the Hindu society. The fee for the one-year diploma course is Rs 2,500 and admission would begin in July 2009. Classes will commence from August 2009. The classes have been divided into two semesters. The course is designed by the Jagadguru Ramanandacharya Rajasthan Sanskrit University and would have theory and practicals as well as audio-visual demonstrations of Hindu religious ceremonies. The theory paper contains lessons in various religious practices required from the time a devout Hindu is born until he/she dies. Anindo Dey Reports in Times of India ‘Most p