Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal, Amritsar, Punjab
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Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal Timings

Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal: 7:00 AM; 8:00 PM.

Sage Valmiki · Amritsar, Punjab

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Darshan hours (as published)
7:00 AM · 8:00 PM
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Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal stands in Amritsar, Punjab, is dedicated to Sage Valmiki. It is also known as Ram Tirath Temple, Valmiki Ashram.

An important pilgrimage site for the Valmiki community and devotees of the Ramayana tradition, marking the traditional birthplace of Luv and Kush and the hermitage of sage Valmiki According to tradition, this site was the hermitage of sage Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, where Sita is believed to have taken refuge after her exile and given birth to her twin sons Luv and Kush, who were raised and taught by the sage.

Punjab carries a distinct temple identity of its own: The heartland of Sikh devotion, centred on the Harmandir Sahib at Amritsar and its continuous kirtan.

Darshan hours and daily worship

SessionTiming (as published)
Morning7:00 AM
Evening8:00 PM

Timings sourced from a travel aggregator; recommended to confirm locally

Weekly or monthly auspicious daysValmiki Jayanti

Festivals and special-day timings

Regular darshan hours are usually extended, or set aside entirely, on these dates.

FestivalPeriodWhat happens
Valmiki JayantiAshwin Purnima (September/October)Birth anniversary celebration of Sage Valmiki, the major festival observed at this site

History and architecture

Built or establishedPresent monument inaugurated on 18 October 2016; the site is traditionally associated with the Ramayana era as the ashram of sage Valmiki

Architecture

Modern temple complex centered on an 8-foot-tall, 800-kg gold-plated idol of Sage Valmiki, with entrance portals at both ends, a circumambulation path with a bridge, and two huts marking mythological sites within the complex

History

According to tradition, this site was the hermitage of sage Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, where Sita is believed to have taken refuge after her exile and given birth to her twin sons Luv and Kush, who were raised and taught by the sage. The location has long been known as Ram Tirath, and the present grand monument at the site was built and inaugurated in 2016.

Planning your visit

Best time to visitOctober to March
NearbyHarmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Durgiana Temple, Amritsar city center

How to reach

Located about 11 km west of Amritsar on Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Road; approximately 14.5 km from Amritsar Railway Station and 13.9 km from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

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Where this information comes from

Confidence: Medium. Timings and dress-code style details come from a single travel aggregator and could not be cross-verified against a second independent source, so dress code and entry fee were left blank

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple)
Amritsar, Punjab
Durgiana Temple
Amritsar, Punjab
Devi Talab Mandir
Jalandhar, Punjab

Frequently asked questions about Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal

What is the timing of Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal: 7:00 AM; 8:00 PM. Timings sourced from a travel aggregator; recommended to confirm locally

What are the darshan (visiting) hours at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

As published, morning darshan runs 7:00 AM and evening darshan runs 8:00 PM. Timings sourced from a travel aggregator; recommended to confirm locally

Which festivals are celebrated at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

The main ones documented for this temple are Valmiki Jayanti. See the festival table above for dates and what each involves.

What is the best time to visit Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

October to March

How do I reach Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

Located about 11 km west of Amritsar on Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Road; approximately 14.5 km from Amritsar Railway Station and 13.9 km from Sri Guru Ram Dass Jee International Airport

Who is the presiding deity at Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

Sage Valmiki

What is the history of Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

According to tradition, this site was the hermitage of sage Valmiki, author of the Ramayana, where Sita is believed to have taken refuge after her exile and given birth to her twin sons Luv and Kush, who were raised and taught by the sage.

What else is worth seeing near Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal?

Harmandir Sahib (Golden Temple), Durgiana Temple, Amritsar city center

Is Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal known by any other name?

Yes, it is also called Ram Tirath Temple, Valmiki Ashram.

How reliable is the information on this Bhagwan Valmiki Tirath Sthal page?

This listing's confidence is rated medium. Timings and dress-code style details come from a single travel aggregator and could not be cross-verified against a second independent source, so dress code and entry fee were left blank