vaishnava · Uttar Pradesh

Ayodhya Ram Mandir

श्री राम मन्दिर

Presiding deity: Bhagwan Shri Ram Lalla (5-year-old child form of Rama)

Established: Per Ramayana (birthplace); current structure consecrated 22 Jan 2024

Darshan timings

06:30–11:30, 14:00–22:00 IST

Average wait

1–3 hours general; Aarti slots advance-booked

Best season

October–March; avoid extreme summer (April–June)

Daily visitors

100,000–200,000 (peak: 1,000,000+ on Ram Navami, Diwali)

Significance

Birthplace of Lord Ram (Janmasthan). One of Sapta Puri. The most consequential modern temple — its consecration ended a 500-year contested history.

Legend

Treta Yuga: Birthplace of Rama. King Vikramaditya rediscovered the spot. Babri Masjid built 1528, demolished 1992, court ruling 2019 allowed temple construction, consecration 22 Jan 2024.

How to reach

Ayodhya Dham city. New international airport (Maharishi Valmiki) opened 2024.

Nearest airport: Maharishi Valmiki International, Ayodhya (10 km); Lucknow (135 km) for international

Nearest railway: Ayodhya Dham Junction (AYC) — 5 km from temple

Where to stay

Trust-managed yatri niwas; many new hotels post-2024 consecration

Primary pujas performed here

Mangala Aarti
Shringar Aarti
Bhog Aarti
Sandhya Aarti
Ram Navami procession

What to offer: Tulsi mala, mishri, dry fruits, peda — no flowers with thorns

Dress code

Traditional preferred; modest clothing required

Photo policy

Phones not allowed inside complex (lockers available)

Modern access

Pran Pratishtha by PM Modi attended by 8000+ dignitaries broadcast to 200M+ viewers. Daily darshan capacity 100,000+ once full complex opens 2025–26.

✓ Online booking available✓ VIP darshan available

Nearby tirthas

Hanuman Garhi
Kanak Bhavan
Sita Ki Rasoi
Treta Ke Thakur
Nageshwarnath